The hand of destiny : the folk-lore and superstitions of everyday life / by C.J.S. Thompson.

  • Charles Thompson
Date:
[1932]
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Credit: The hand of destiny : the folk-lore and superstitions of everyday life / by C.J.S. Thompson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CHAPTER I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII. XIX. XX. XXI. CONTENTS The Folk-lore of Birth and Infancy The Folk-lore of Childhood The Folk-lore of Love and Courtship— Love-charms and Philtres The Folk-lore of Betrothal and Marriage . The Folk-lore of the Body—The “ Evil Eye ”. The Folk-lore of the Hand The Folk-lore of the Face and Features The Folk-lore of the Hair, Nails and Teeth The Folk-lore of Apparel The Folk-lore of Food .... The Folk-lore of Everyday Life The Folk-lore of Healing The Folk-lore of Families—Fatal Curses and Spells ...... The Folk-lore of Death and Burial. The Folk-lore of Skulls and Bones The Folk-lore of Sailors and Fishermen The Folk-lore of Animals .... The Folk-lore of Birds and Insects The Folk-lore of Plants and Flowers The Lore of Amulets .... The Lore of Talismans, Mascots and Heal¬ ing-stones ...... 5 PAGE 9 2S 35 49 65 77 87 96 103 116 127 144 163 174 181 193 200 205 217 229 243
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