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Engelska, 2019303 kr
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This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and subculture symbols.What in the world does Ω mean? And what about its meaning might have led my coffee date to tattoo it on his entire forearm? Where did the symbol ∞ originate, and what was its first meaning? How did the ampersand symbol & come about and how was it applied daily in book publishing? And what is the full story behind that staring eye on top of the pyramid on our American dollar bill? This comprehensive guide to signs and symbols explains.Find within:More than 1,000 illustrationsAn extensive collection of written and cultural symbols, including animals, instruments, stones, shapes, numbers, colors, plants, food, parts of the body, religious and astrological symbols, emojis, and gesturesHistorical facts culled from a wide variety of sourcesLearn all about the signs and symbols that surround us and their part in our rich world history.Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including birthday astrology, dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, and flower meanings.Also available in the series: Complete Book of Birthdays, Complete Language of Flowers, Complete Book of Dreams, and Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care.
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Across all cultures and spanning centuries, superstitions rooted in cultural legends and myths have formed and influenced daily life. Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from around the World explains how and why these legends and the associated behaviors behind them developed, accompanied by beautiful illustrations.In this definitive reference, you’ll learn the fascinating and often bizarre histories of a comprehensive range of superstitions from around the world. For example, the belief that one will have seven years' bad luck if you break a mirror is said to come from the Romans, who were the first to create glass mirrors. And in Japanese culture, cutting your nails at night is thought to lead to a quick death because the two phrases sound similar.You’ll also find out why some superstitions vary from culture to culture. For instance, the “unlucky” number 13 is considered a bad omen in some countries, like the US, and “lucky” in other countries, like Italy—where the number 17 is considered unlucky. The information is organized by country, so you can easily investigate the popular superstitions linked to your own or other specific ethnic heritage or cultural identity.Satisfy your burning curiosity with this complete guide to superstitions, folklore, and myths.The Mystical Handbook series from Wellfleet takes you on a magical journey through the wonderful world of spellcraft and spellcasting. Explore a new practice with each volume and learn how to incorporate spells, rituals, blessings, and cleansings into your daily routine. These portable companions feature beautiful foil-detail covers and color-saturated interiors on a premium paper blend.Other titles in the series include: Witchcraft, Love Spells, Moon Magic, Knot Magic, and House Magic.
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Superstitions Kit informs and equips you with everything you need to shield yourself from the world’s many ills—a guide, spell cards, and materials to create your own protection jars.Across cultures and spanning centuries, superstitions rooted in cultural legends and myths have formed and influenced daily life. (When was the last time you walked under a ladder?) The peculiar, the mystical, the macabre—and how to protect yourself from it all—awaits inside this all-inclusive kit, which comes with:32-page guidebook that explores more than 150 superstitions, traditions, myths, monsters, and folklore from around the world.15 protection-spell cards that cover a host of things you’d want to ward off, from the evil eye and bad luck to poor health, travel disruptions, even nightmares.Materials to make your own protection jars: glass vials with cork stoppers, amethyst crystals, paper tags, and twine.Packed with tips, resources, and information on the unusual and inexplicable phenomena that can potentially befall you, Superstitions Kit is the one resource you need to safeguard yourself.