Very superstitious! This entertaining, educational reference describes why actors say "break a leg" for good luck, and why baseball players won't ever mention a no-hitter while it's in progress. Find out about customs involving animals, birds, rocks, plants, foods, occupations, sleeping, and sexual activities, all believed to possess the power to bring doom or fortune. Plus: sections on traditional rhymes and chants, as well as potions and rituals employed to deflect harm and master the future.
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Very superstitious! This entertaining, educational reference describes why actors say "break a leg" for good luck, and why baseball players won't ever mention a no-hitter while it's in progress. Find out about customs involving animals, birds, rocks, plants, foods, occupations, sleeping, and sexual activities, all believed to possess the power to bring doom or fortune. Plus: sections on traditional rhymes and chants, as well as potions and rituals employed to deflect harm and master the future.
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