superstition

Alphabetically arranged entries examine more than five hundred of the Western world's most obscure, unbelievable, and strange superstitions and beliefs.

A collection of 101 American superstitions, arranged within nine sections including body language, love and marriage, special days, and food for thought. Includes cartoon illustrations.

Presents entries alphabetically arranged by category about superstitions, covering topics such as animals, dreams, weather, charms, and colors, and a multitude of beliefs, omens, and proverbs relating to ways to increase luck or see the future.

The Brain does not believe in superstition, but when he tries to prove that superstitions are nonsense he starts finding bad luck everywhere he turns.

Presents an illustrated guide to wishing traditions from around the world, including Japan, China, Russia, Israel, Italy, Guatemala, the United States, and others, providing insights into the various cultures and highlighting the similarities.

Sixth-grader Livvie isn't superstitious, but when she throws a chain letter in the trash, against her friend Joyce's advice, a streak of bad luck ensues.

Explains the origins of such popular beliefs and charms as the four-leaf clover, birthday candles, Friday the thirteenth, three on a match, knock on wood, rice at weddings, and groundhog's day.

A study of world religions, magic, vegetation, fertility beliefs, rites, kingship, taboos, and totemism.