Superstition
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Enchantment Dismantled: Superstition and the Thinking Irrationalist / by Clint Marsh ; illustrated by Kelly Patton. 2nd ed. A Fiddler's Green Leaflet. Berkeley, California: Clint Marsh, 2019
Leaflet — Box 1: Series 1, Folder: 3, Item: 1
Collection number: Box 1
About
"Have you ever crossed your fingers or wore a special piece of clothing, telling yourself you'll be luckier because of it? We all engage in superstitious behaviour to some extent, even if we're not sure whether it works.By breaking down superstitions to their most essential parts, the exercises in this booklet can help you recognize the s0-called irrational habits in your life. Following a four-step process, you'll discover which of your superstitions actually help you and which...
Dates:
Publication: 2019
The Illustrated Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion / Sir James George Frazer. Simon & Schuster Editions. New York: Simon Schuster, 1996
Book
Collection number: NAMOSRL BL310 .F7 1996 c.2
About
This magnificent, accessible edition of Sir James George Frazer's masterpiece is illustrated with art, artifacts, and images drawn from the riches of the world's cultures. Imaginatively designed and skillfully abridged by Robert Temple to highlight the central themes in Frazer's unique study of magic and religion, this edition brings a classic work of reference to a new generation of readers.--Dust jacket
Dates:
Publication: 1996