A Treasury of Superstitions
Author: Claudia de Lys
Publisher:
Published: 1957
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13:
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Treasury of Folklore: Woodlands and Forests
Author: Dee Dee Chainey
Publisher: Batsford Books
Published: 2021-08-05
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 1849947406
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn entertaining and enthralling collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding our trees, woodlands and forests from around the world. From the dark, gnarled woodlands of the north, to the humid jungles of the southern lands, trees have captured humanity's imagination for millennia. Filled with primal gods and goddesses, dryads and the fairy tales of old, the forests still beckon to us, offering sanctuary, mystery and more than a little mischievous trickery. From insatiable cannibalistic children hewn from logs, to lumberjack lore, and the spine-chilling legend of Bloody Mary, there is much to be found between the branches. Come into the trees; witches, seductive spirits and big, bad wolves await you. With this book, Folklore Thursday aim to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.
Break a Leg!: A Treasury of Theatre Traditions and Superstitions
Author: Lisa Bansavage
Publisher: Silver Spear Publications
Published: 2017-11-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780996788953
DOWNLOAD EBOOKForword -- Break a leg! -- Whistling -- Don't wear green onstage -- More colorful traditions -- Cats -- Candles & curtains -- Peacock-a-mamie -- Mirror begone! -- Flowers, jewelry, thread -- Bas dress, good show -- Opening night! -- Make up -- How many actors does it take -- 10 things that bring good luck -- 18 things that bring not-so-good-luck -- Actors on acting (1) -- Why is it called "the green room"? -- The ghost light -- The gypsy robe -- How many stage managers does it take -- Don't quote the Scottish play! -- St. Genesius and other saintly aids to actors -- "You ... you thespian!"--Those happy-sad theatre masks -- On Broadway -- Who the heck is Walter Plinge? -- The number 13 -- Some unusual theatre terms -- How many playwrights does it take -- Famous actors and their superstitions -- Stage turkeys and their notorious Broadway moose -- Edmund Kean's most peculiar charm -- Theatre ghosts -- Actors on Acting (2) -- Clackers -- Odds and funds -- Acknowledgments -- The authors
A Treasury of American-Jewish Folklore
Author: Steve Koppman
Publisher: Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Published: 1998-05-31
Total Pages: 414
ISBN-13: 1461731534
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Treasury of Folklore - Seas and Rivers
Author: Dee Dee Chainey
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Published: 2021-03-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 1849946590
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnthralling tales of the sea, rivers and lakes from around the globe. Folklore of the seas and rivers has a resonance in cultures all over the world. Watery hopes, fears and dreams are shared by all peoples where rivers flow and waves crash. This fascinating book covers English sailor superstitions and shape-shifting pink dolphins of the Amazon, Scylla and Charybdis, the many guises of Mami Wata, the tale of the Yoruba River spirit, the water horses of the Scottish lochs, the infamous mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, and much more. Accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations, popular authors Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham explore the deep history and enduring significance of water folklore the world over, from mermaids, selkies and sirens to ghostly ships and the fountains of youth. With this book, Folklore Thursday aims to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.
A Treasury of American Folklore
Author: Terri Hardin
Publisher:
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 496
ISBN-13: 9781566193702
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A Treasury of American Folklore
Author: Benjamin Albert Botkin
Publisher:
Published: 1944
Total Pages: 970
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of folklore, including an index of authors, titles, and first lines of songs and an index of subjects and names.
The Encyclopedia of Superstitions
Author: Richard Webster
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Published: 2012-09-08
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 0738725617
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHave you ever rubbed a frog on your freckles? Trivia fans and fun fact fanatics will adore this fascinating, flickable encyclopedia of superstitions! Richard Webster presents over five hundred of the most obscure, curious, and just-plain-freaky superstitions of the Western world. Discover batty beliefs about baldness, beans, and the Bermuda Triangle, and peculiar practices regarding hiccups, hearses, and hunchbacks. From modern myths to centuries-old lore, The Encyclopedia of Superstitions offers a wealth of wonderfully weird beliefs on just about every topic you can imagine: Holidays Birth Death Weddings Colors Gemstones Trees Flowers Fairies Weather Numbers Animals Birds Insects Household Items Zodiac Signs Gambling The Human Body Food Praise: "[T]his reference makes for compulsive browsing."—Publishers Weekly
Britain's Wild Flowers
Author: Rosamond Richardson
Publisher: National Trust
Published: 2017-04-13
Total Pages: 323
ISBN-13: 1911358340
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA fascinating look at the myths, folklore and botany behind over 70 British wildflowers. From hedgerows to meadows, wildflowers can be found throughout our green and pleasant land. In this book, journalist and garden writer Rosamond Richardson traces the history and myths behind each flower to discover the fascinating ways in which the plants were used. Discover which flower used as a medieval lie-detector to test the innocence of suspected criminals, or stuffed in the shoes of Roman centurions to prevent damage to their feet as they marched. From periwinkles, beloved of Chaucer, and the oxlips and ‘nodding violet’ growing in the forest of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the book celebrates the important role wildflowers have played in literature, as well as their uses in food and medicine, and the history, myths and tales behind each species. The nineteenth-century poet John Clare wrote, ‘I love wildflowers (none are weeds with me)'. This book is a celebration of the bountiful history behind Britain’s beloved wildflowers and is perfect for anyone with an interest in gardening, history or the natural world.
Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Language, Literature, and Education (ICLLE-5 2022)
Author: Zulfadhli Zulfadhli
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2023-02-10
Total Pages: 445
ISBN-13: 2494069858
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is an open access book. The 5th ICLLE will be held in Padang, Indonesia in July 27th, 2022. The conference aims to provide a forum for researchers, practitioners, and professinals from the industry, academia and government to discourse on research and development, professional practice in linguistics, literature and education.
