Description
Find a penny, pick it up
All day long you'll have good luck
Whether hopping over cracks, saluting magpies or knocking on wood, we all seek good fortune through performing curious rituals. But is there ancient wisdom behind the folklore of superstition?
In this exquisitely illustrated tour through thousands of years of tradition, Willow Winsham explores the mysterious origins behind 100 of the most intriguing superstitions from across the globe.
Weaving between folklores, religions, cultures and traditions, Magpies & Red Skies is a beautifully illustrated exploration of 100 of the most curious beliefs from around the world.
About the Author
Willow Winsham is an author and historian specializing in witchcraft and folklore. She is the author of England's Witchcraft Trials, Accused: British Witches Throughout History, and co-author of Treasury of Folklore - Seas and Rivers and Treasury of Folklore - Woodlands and Forests. Willow is co-founder of #Folklorethursday, the popular website and Twitter account that shares fascinating stories and traditions from around the world.
Book Information
ISBN 9781802791914
Author Willow Winsham
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Welbeck
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 580g
Dimensions(mm) 212mm * 156mm * 24mm
