Irish Superstitions | Free Book
Irish Spells, Old Wives' Tales and Folk Beliefs
Dáithí Ó hÓgáin, one of Ireland's leading folklorists, gives a lively
and informative account of the widespread folk beliefs of Ireland in
Irish Superstitions, this popular guide to Irish superstitions, old
wives' tales and other spooky stuff from the Irish countryside.Irish
Superstitions includes a list of good-luck charms, spells,
soothsayings and other irrational but charming and creative folk
beliefs. There are stories of leprechauns and sprites, ghosts, the
evil eye and wise women's curses. There are also charms and spells to
make crops grow, to keep cattle healthy, to ensure safe childbirth,
and to fulfil many other longed-for desires. Most of the superstitions
are of pagan origin; many were overlaid with popular Christian
belief.Irish Superstitions: Table of ContentsForeword — The Mind
Engaged- Man the Summation of All Things- The World Around Us-
Ourselves and the Others- Rules and Practices of Life
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