Strange but true
Subtitle: a historical background to popular beliefs and traditions
Publisher: Crux Publishing
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9781909979147; 9781909979130
Subjects: Common fallacies; Superstition; Folklore; Popular culture
Description: "In this easy-to-read book - a revised and updated re-publication of her previous book, Curious and Curiouser! - author, lecturer and public speaker, Dr. Monica-Maria Stapelberg, shares the results of her many years of research to uncover the historical background behind numerous commonly-held beliefs and traditions. These range from general popular beliefs to the more specific and enlightening traditions of western culture. Strange but True also brings to light how many of our day-to-day words, phrases and actions are anchored in past ritual or sacrificial observances, or simply based on fearful superstitious notions. This book is a must read for a curious mind!"--Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.