Very superstitious The enchanting origins of 100 superstitions

Even the most rational individuals will occasionally display some form of superstition. Step on a crack, walk under a ladder, spill some salt--these simple actions seem to push an internal response. Witchcraft historian Winsham highlights 100 of these beliefs. Some are common, like the bad luck of breaking a mirror, while some are more obscure, like the many meanings behind walking backwards. Each superstition has a page of explanation that sometimes gives cultural framing, sometimes describes how a specific event is differently interpreted over time, and sometimes just shows that the practice is unexplained. Each has a colorful, poster-like illustration. But be assured, this is a casual, fun look at superstitions, with little real religious or anthropological context given to the commentary. Rather than a source for research, this will serve to settle bets and lightly inform. This is an easy, enjoyable romp, suitable for circulating collections.