Curious Cures, Charms and Spells: A Brief B to Y of Superstitions and Much More

Many superstitions have been handed down over thousands of years. Some of these beliefs relate to human efforts to deter evil spirits, avoid contracting illnesses or to avert curses cast by witches. This book examines some of the more prominent superstitions which are derived from times when mankind lived in fear of the darker side of the natural and supernatural world. The text is illustrated and backed-up by a list of pertinent references.