Magpies & Red Skies: The enchanting origins of 100 superstitions

Author(s): Willow Winsham

Myths & Legends

Find a penny, pick it up

All day long you'll have good luck


Whether hopping over cracks, saluting magpies or knocking on wood, we all seek good fortune through performing curious rituals. But is there ancient wisdom behind the folklore of superstition?


In this exquisitely illustrated tour through thousands of years of tradition, Willow Winsham explores the mysterious origins behind 100 of the most intriguing superstitions from across the globe.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9781802791914
  • : Welbeck Publishing Group Ltd.
  • : Mortimer Books
  • : 01 August 2022
  • : {"length"=>["21"], "width"=>["15"], "units"=>["Centimeters"]}
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Willow Winsham
  • : Hardback
  • : English
  • : 001.96
  • : 224