The World’s Most Bizarre Beliefs

The World’s Most Bizarre Beliefs

Laura Wade

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Black Bell Books
Año de edición:
2026
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Folclore, mitos y leyendas
ISBN:
9798224709038
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Every culture carries its own hidden rules. Some protect. Some control. Some disturb.Across the world and throughout history, people have followed beliefs that shape daily life in ways that outsiders often find astonishing. From forbidden foods and whispered omens to rituals of protection, purity, and unseen forces, these traditions reveal a deeper structure beneath human behavior.The World’s Most Bizarre Beliefs uncovers the strange, the unsettling, and the deeply meaningful systems that have guided societies for centuries.Inside, you will discover:• Ancient taboos that governed what could be touched, spoken, or even thought• Rituals of protection against unseen forces, curses, and misfortune• Beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife that shaped entire civilizations• The logic behind superstition and why these ideas endure across time• Cultural practices from around the world that continue to influence modern lifeFar from random or irrational, these beliefs reveal patterns of fear, survival, identity, and meaning. They show how humans have tried to understand the unknown, impose order on chaos, and protect themselves from forces they could not see.Some beliefs comfort. Some control. Some linger long after their origins are forgotten.This book invites you into a world where the line between logic and mystery blurs, and where the strangest ideas often hold the deepest truths.

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