num_pages: 494
description: This book explores the origins of superstitions that grew out of folklore &amp; legends, including animals, plants, water, dreams, numbers, &amp; wedding rituals. Learn why people cross their fingers when making a wish, why brides wear something borrowed &amp; something blue, &amp; something old &amp; something new, or why the owl is considered wise, plus much, much more!
language: English
title: 8,414 Strange and Fascinating Superstitions
titlecomplete: 8,414 Strange and Fascinating Superstitions
genres: Reference, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 12
publisher: Castle Books