Author: Kim Lenaghan et al
ISBN-13: 978 1 84758 131 0
105 x 147mm / 128 pp / Paperback
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Irish Superstitions and Lore
Irish Superstitions and Lore is a delightful little selection of Ireland’s best-known superstitions and the stories behind them. Superstitions were once an integral part of day-to-day life in Ireland, especially in rural areas. They reportedly had the power to ward off evil, heal the sick, help the lovelorn and predict good and bad luck. This intriguing collection of commonly used spells, rituals, cures and charms is vividly illustrated with charming and apt photography throughout. Fascinating and amusing in equal measure they cast a spell that’s sure to enthral readers. (Lucky cat not supplied.)
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