About this title: Did you know that it used to be the custom to fight at Scottish funerals until blood was drawn? If you've ever wanted the definitive answers on subjects such as black cats, magpies and spilt milk, look no further than this classic, critically acclaimed dictionary. Hundreds of superstitions and beliefs, including spells, cures, rituals, taboos, ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780192115973ISBN:0192115979
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780192829160ISBN:0192829165
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780192115973ISBN:0192115979
Description: Good. Myths and Legends. Hardcover with dust jacket. This dictionary recognizes how important a par t superstition plays in our society and records specific ones, with their e vidence, history and evolution. They include divinations, spells, cures, ch arms, signs and omens, rituals and taboos. Among them is found advice on th e signs to observe when contemplating a journey or getting married, the sig nificance of animals, plants, stones, colours, food and drink, the elements and heavenly bodies ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780198661757ISBN:0198661754
Description: Fine. Cover shows signs of wear. Content new. EXCELLENT value for money and ready for dispatch. Delivery usually within 3/5 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780192115973ISBN:0192115979
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780192829160ISBN:0192829165
Description: Ex-Library Published by Oxford Paperbacks in 1992. Binding: Paperback. Number of pages: 512. Ex. Library copy-usual stamps and marks. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780192115973ISBN:0192115979
Description: Ex-Library Published by Oxford University Press in 1989. Hardcover. Number of pages: 510. Ex. Library copy-usual stamps and marks. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. #8400749 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: OXFORD PAPERBACKS
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780192829160ISBN:0192829165
Description: Paperback. USED, BUT IN GOOD CONDITION. Covers worn to edges, spine creased, internally good, covers bowed. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: OXFORD PAPERBACKS
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780192829160ISBN:0192829165
Description: Ex-Library Published by Oxford Paperbacks in 1992. Binding: Paperback. Number of pages: 512. Ex. Library copy-usual stamps and marks. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. #8551712 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
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Edition: Book Club (BCE/BOMC)
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1989-11-30
ISBN-13:9780192115973ISBN:0192115979
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. Binding VG-, Minor edge & shelf wear. Corners bumped. Book Club (BOMC) OP Main Title: A Dictionary of superstitions / edited by Iona Opie and Moira Tatem. Published/Created: Oxford [England]; New York: Oxford University Press, 1989. Related Names: Opie, Iona Archibald. Tatem, Moira. Description: xiii, 494 p.; 25 cm. ISBN: 0192115979 Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 455-462). Subjects: Superstition--Great Britain--Dictionaries. Folklore--Great Britain- ... read more
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