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Title: The Magic of the Horse-shoe, with other folk-lore notes
Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The magic of the horse-shoe -- Fortune and luck -- The folk-lore of common salt -- The omens of sneezing -- Days of good and evil omen -- Superstitious dealings with animals -- The luck of odd numbers.
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Summary: "The Magic of the Horse-Shoe, with Other Folk-Lore Notes" by Robert Means Lawrence is a collection of folk-lore explorations written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the origins and significances of various superstitions and popular beliefs, with a particular focus on the cultural history and magical connotations surrounding the horse-shoe as a talisman. It examines how such symbols have influenced human behavior and cultural practices over time, making it a rich resource for those interested in folklore and superstitious traditions. At the start of the text, the author introduces the study of popular customs and beliefs as a window into early human thought. The preface sets the tone for the exploration by discussing the evolution of the horse-shoe from a practical item to a symbol imbued with luck and supernatural properties, detailing historical practices and anecdotes, including a tale of Queen Elizabeth I and the tradition of giving horse-shoes as tokens of reverence. The author emphasizes the horse-shoe's dual significance: as a pragmatic tool for horses’ welfare and as a guardian against malevolent forces, showcasing the depth of cultural traditions attached to this seemingly simple object. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lawrence, Robert Means, 1847-1935
EBook No.: 57411
Published: Jun 27, 2018
Downloads: 381
Language: English
Subject: Folklore
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Magic of the Horse-shoe, with other folk-lore notes
Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The magic of the horse-shoe -- Fortune and luck -- The folk-lore of common salt -- The omens of sneezing -- Days of good and evil omen -- Superstitious dealings with animals -- The luck of odd numbers.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Magic of the Horse-Shoe, with Other Folk-Lore Notes" by Robert Means Lawrence is a collection of folk-lore explorations written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the origins and significances of various superstitions and popular beliefs, with a particular focus on the cultural history and magical connotations surrounding the horse-shoe as a talisman. It examines how such symbols have influenced human behavior and cultural practices over time, making it a rich resource for those interested in folklore and superstitious traditions. At the start of the text, the author introduces the study of popular customs and beliefs as a window into early human thought. The preface sets the tone for the exploration by discussing the evolution of the horse-shoe from a practical item to a symbol imbued with luck and supernatural properties, detailing historical practices and anecdotes, including a tale of Queen Elizabeth I and the tradition of giving horse-shoes as tokens of reverence. The author emphasizes the horse-shoe's dual significance: as a pragmatic tool for horses’ welfare and as a guardian against malevolent forces, showcasing the depth of cultural traditions attached to this seemingly simple object. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lawrence, Robert Means, 1847-1935
EBook No.: 57411
Published: Jun 27, 2018
Downloads: 381
Language: English
Subject: Folklore
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.