Superstitions and Folk Remedies
| Author | : Charles Dillon |
| Publisher | : iUniverse |
| Total Pages | : 278 |
| Release | : 2001-03-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780595179558 |
| ISBN-13 | : 059517955X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (55X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Superstitions and Folk Remedies by : Charles Dillon
Download or read book Superstitions and Folk Remedies written by Charles Dillon and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-03-28 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of the superstitions and folk beliefs in the book are outside of present-day knowledge and science. There were charms against witches and devils, who were entities to be feared. There are legends which describe superstitions about the cosmos and daily life. Others identify and describe the plants and animals used in remedies for diseases and illnesses. Many superstitions that were believed are now considered to be false. Some of the so-called cures can be attributed to psychosomatic illnesses and diseases.
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