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Faiths and Folklore: A Dictionary of National Beliefs, Superstitions and Popular Customs, Past and Current, With Their Classical and Foreig
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ISBN13: 9781021675705
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This unique reference work explores the beliefs, customs, and superstitions of cultures around the world. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Hazlitt provides fascinating insights into the ways that different societies have sought to make sense of the world and their place in it.
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