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| Title: | Fascinating Myths & Legends
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| Series: | (50 Plus One Series) |
| Author: | A J Alenstein |
| ISBN: | 193376614X : 9781933766140 |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 140x215mm |
| Pages: | 214 |
| Weight: | .312 Kg. |
| Published: | AtlasBooks (Encouragement Press) - June 2007 |
| List Price: | 9.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Folklore |
Do people really think that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day? Even if it is not commonly believed, where did this notion come from and who started it? Why did even the great Chaucer think that Friday was a bad day for events? Why do many of us think that certain numbers are lucky (or unlucky for that matter)? Is it just silly superstition or is there something that goes way back to confirm these beliefs as facts? Do you believe the Loch Ness monster roams the lake country in Scotland? What about the Bermuda Triangle and the lost Flight 19? Is there any truth to this far-fetched story? Everyone knows that UFOs have been spotted repeatedly in Roswell, New Mexico but why do many of us continue to doubt the facts? Every day we are inundated with myths and legends, many of which are accepted and believed by large populations of people all around the world and just as quickly dismissed by others. This is an absolutely enjoyable and cleverly written book for readers of all ages and backgrounds. For example, is it true...
