Very Superstitious: Five Books for Friday the Thirteenth
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Back in 1972, Stevie Wonder assured the world that “superstition ain’t the way”. Well, it’s Friday the Thirteenth and some people do still hold on to ancient superstitions. Anecdotal evidence from humane societies indicates that black cats and dogs are more difficult to place. As for me, I abandoned this particular superstition after an adorable, homeless black kitten crossed my path one day and stayed for 18 years.
Want to find out more about superstitions? Here are some book suggestions:
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13: The Story of the World’s Most Popular Superstition by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer
So why is the number 13 considered unlucky anyway? Lachenmeyer takes an in depth look at the history of this and other superstitions.
Black Cats and Four-Leaf-Clovers: the Origins of Old Wives’ Tales and Superstitions in Our Everyday Lives by Harry Oliver
This book examines the origins of number of commonly held superstitions.
Cassell’s Dictionary of Superstitions by David Pickering
The book includes past and current superstitions as well as rhymes and chants.
Hockey Superstitions: From Playoff Beards to Crossed Sticks and Lucky Socks by Andrew Podnieks
Why do hockey players grow beards during the playoffs? Find out the answer to this and many other questions in this book.
Superstitions: 1,013 of the Wackiest, Myths, Fables and Old Wives Tales by Deborah Murrell
This reference guide provides the social origins of many of our common beliefs.
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