description: A spellbinding brew of charms, curses, cures, taboos, and other omens from the creators of Nostradamus and Angels. With a wizard's touch, this clever combination of ancient and popular lore delves into the origins of superstitions to uncover the secrets of the past that continue to grip our imaginations. 200 photographs. Diagrams, charts, maps, and line drawings throughout.
language: English
title: Superstitions: The Book of Ancient Lore
publisher: Simon & Schuster