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Strange Superstitions and Curious Customs of the Ancient World
Alicia Chrysostomou
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A compilation of the oddest, most eccentric and truly bizarre customs, laws and superstitions of our forefathers. The people of Cathay demanded such a huge level of respect by children towards their parents that a specific department of state existed solely to punish those upsetting their parents in any way! People through the ages have had their own particular customs and traditions and have always looked with some amusement on those of their neighbours. These customs can evolve and change radically, and traditions which were commonplace 2,000 years ago now appear bizarre or hilarious. This book transcends eras and cultures ... Read more
A compilation of the oddest, most eccentric and truly bizarre customs, laws and superstitions of our forefathers. The people of Cathay demanded such a huge level of respect by children towards their parents that a specific department of state existed solely to punish those upsetting their parents in any way! People through the ages have had their own particular customs and traditions and have always looked with some amusement on those of their neighbours. These customs can evolve and change radically, and traditions which were commonplace 2,000 years ago now appear bizarre or hilarious. This book transcends eras and cultures ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Mercier Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Number of Pages
130
Place of Publication
Cork, Ireland
ISBN
9781856354943
SKU
KNW0007933
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Ref
99-3
About Alicia Chrysostomou
Alicia Chrysostomou was born in London to an Irish mother and a Cypriot father. She studied in Athlone RTC and then London on the subject of Polynomer Engineering. She has lived and worked in various places around the world including Hollywood and New Zealand. She has published a number of journals, has been consulted by numerous BBC series and now ... Read more
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