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About the product Black cats are taken away from shelters much less often than non-black cats — these are the statistics. Medical facilities regularly state that the number of accidents inevitably increases during full moons. And you probably heard grandma’s adage that the groom should not see the bride in a wedding dress before marriage is a bad omen. Here is an illustrated guide of superstitions, folklore and myths from around the world. You will find out why the Irish goddess Maha cursed the Ulster warriors, how to catch a leprechaun, how many Americans believe in Bigfoot, how the legend of Slenderman was born, and much more. Read about how signs appeared and how they changed. Perhaps you have already heard something, but you will get to know something for the first time. But in any case — it will be very interesting. All descriptions are conveniently grouped by region and decorated with beautiful illustrations. From the author: Why are people superstitious? Some argue that the root of all superstition lies in the human need to take control of a troubled, chaotic world. Sounds reasonable, but how can we control black cats? The ancient Egyptians, for example, revered all cats, regardless of color. Cats regulated the rodent population, thus preventing the spread of disease, and at the same time preventing mice and rats from eating up the grain reserves that protected them from hunger. There is a legend that King Charles I of Great Britain had a domestic black cat, and he loved her so much that when she died, he said that luck left him with her. According to legend, the next day the king was imprisoned for high treason. The development and transformation of superstitions and myths is fascinating to study, but the book would stretch for a thousand pages if we tried to unravel the background of each story in it. We will dwell on the processes of modification of some customs where it is especially interesting or relevant. For whom this book is: For those who want to learn about the beliefs of different peoples. For everyone who is interested in myths, legends and fairy-tale creatures. …
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