num_pages: 212
description: Did you know God forbids the tying of shoelaces on Saturday? Or that humans emit an color aura which can only be discerned with a Third Eye? That bountiful harvest requires the flinging of a live goat from a church bell tower? That instead of wishing upon a star we can wish upon a...cow? Well into the 21st century our species continues to participate in beliefs and customs that seem more suited to the Bronze Age than the Information Age some of which involve poisonous snakes holy smoke urine bubbles crystals tarot cards aliens costumed virgins and of course an offering plate. Join Seth Andrews for a random romp across the planet and a humorous look at some of humanity's sacred cows.
language: English
title: Sacred Cows: A Lighthearted Look at Belief and Tradition Around the World
publisher: Outskirts Press