The Story of Superstition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169764002)

The Story of Superstition by Philip F. Waterman is a comprehensive exploration of the history, origins, and evolution of superstitions. The book delves into the various forms of superstitions and their effects on societies throughout history. From ancient civilizations to modern times, the author examines the reasons behind the prevalence of superstitions and how they have impacted people's beliefs and behaviors. The book also explores the role of religion, science, and culture in shaping superstitions. With detailed research and analysis, Waterman offers readers a fascinating insight into the world of superstition and its enduring influence on human society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of beliefs and the human psyche.1929. A collection of short stories relating to specific superstitions, such as: demon lover, divine lover, obscene saint, magic wind, magic fountain and the bridal bouquet, door of life and the threshold, evil eye, fear of the dark and the legend of Santa Claus, fish and the mermaid, mystic numbers (three, seven and nine), inside story of hell, legend of Lillith, queen of heaven, men who invented sin, dance of the gods and the secret of the mistletoe, among others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Philip F. Waterman
ISBN-10: 1169764002
ISBN-13: 9781169764002
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 318
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.26lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.75d