Overview

Black Cats and Evil Eyes is a fascinating collection investigates the origins of our most intriguing superstitions, many of which we still observe today. Hundreds of the beliefs passed down through the generations have their foundations in our ancestors' efforts to ward off evil, which they blamed for hardship, illness and injustice in times when life was, as often as not, 'nasty, brutish and short'. Black Cats and Evil Eyes sets these superstitions in their historical and social context, explaining how fear of the Devil, demons, evil spirits and witchcraft drove people to arm themselves with rituals and talismans to repel dark forces and allow them to live long and healthy lives. In examining many of our common superstitions, this book illuminates the customs, beliefs and practices that link us to an ancient, and often darker, human past. 

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Author:   Chloe Rhodes
Publisher:   Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Imprint:   Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.159kg
ISBN:  

9781782434863

ISBN 10:   1782434860
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   24 September 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Author Chloe Rhodes has delved into the strange history behind a host of superstitions. Sun

Author Chloe Rhodes has delved into the strange history behind a host of superstitions * The Sun *

Author Chloe Rhodes has delved into the strange history behind a host of superstitions. --Sun

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Chloe Rhodes is a freelance writer and journalist whose work has appeared in The Daily Telegraph, The Times and The Independent on Sunday, as well as in several other national publications. Her previous books include A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi: Words We Pinched From Other Languages and One For Sorrow: A Book of Old-Fashioned Lore.

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