They believed that? : a cultural encyclopedia of superstitions and the supernatural around the world
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Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2023].
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xxiii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
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Published
Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2023].
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-288) and index.
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"An encyclopedia that contains a selection of some of the most important, interesting, influential, or simply bizarre beliefs held by people from pole to pole"--,Provided by publisher.
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"This book is devoted to those human beliefs that fall in the "gray zone" between science, religion, and everyday life-call them superstitious, supernatural, magical, or just wrong. In an often incomprehensible world where lightning or plague could end life quickly or drought could condemn a poor family to agonizing death, superstitious beliefs gave people a feeling of understanding or even control. They have continued to shape societies and cultures ever since.This book covers a range of superstitious, supernatural, and otherwise unusual beliefs from the ancient world to the early 19th century. More than 100 entries explain beliefs, discuss historical evidence, and explain how each belief differs across cultures. This book is a perfect gateway for anyone curious about superstitious and magical beliefs, with topics ranging from the everyday, such as dogs and iron, to legendary figures, such as Hermes Trismegistus and the Yellow Emperor"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Burns, W. E. (2023). They believed that?: a cultural encyclopedia of superstitions and the supernatural around the world . ABC-CLIO, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burns, William E., 1959-. 2023. They Believed That?: A Cultural Encyclopedia of Superstitions and the Supernatural Around the World. ABC-CLIO, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burns, William E., 1959-. They Believed That?: A Cultural Encyclopedia of Superstitions and the Supernatural Around the World ABC-CLIO, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Burns, William E. They Believed That?: A Cultural Encyclopedia of Superstitions and the Supernatural Around the World ABC-CLIO, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2023.
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