{"product_id":"the-encyclopedia-of-superstitions-rare-books","title":"The encyclopedia of superstitions by Richard Webster [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"213\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"719\" data-start=\"215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"254\" data-start=\"215\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"252\" data-start=\"217\"\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Superstitions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a comprehensive reference work that explores thousands of beliefs, omens, rituals, and folk traditions from cultures around the world. Organized alphabetically, the book explains common and obscure superstitions related to everyday life—such as numbers, animals, dreams, luck, marriage, birth, death, weather, and travel. Each entry traces the historical or cultural origins of these beliefs and explains how they have been practiced or interpreted over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eRather than promoting superstition, the book offers insight into why such beliefs arise and how they reflect human fears, hopes, and attempts to understand the unknown. It highlights the shared patterns found in global folklore, showing how similar superstitions appear across different societies. Accessible and engaging, the encyclopedia serves as both an educational resource and an entertaining exploration of humanity’s fascination with luck, fate, and symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1839\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003eRichard Webster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prolific New Zealand–born author specializing in spirituality, folklore, psychology, and the paranormal. He has written over a hundred books covering topics such as superstitions, divination, numerology, ghosts, and personal development. Known for his clear and approachable writing style, Webster aims to make complex or esoteric subjects understandable to a broad audience. \u003cem data-end=\"1678\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Superstitions\u003c\/em\u003e reflects his deep interest in cultural traditions and belief systems, as well as his ability to present extensive research in an accessible and engaging manner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":47003982233857,"sku":"2UMOPKETD-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/webster.webp?v=1693998132","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-encyclopedia-of-superstitions-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}