"The Mysteries of All Nations" by James Grant is a journey through time, exploring the development of superstitions, their influence, and their strange presence felt across different societies. This book, penned in the late 1800s, investigates how magical beliefs, ancient legends, and witch trials have left their mark on history, detailing how cultural traditions and religious stories have kept these unusual beliefs alive through generations, starting with the earliest myths to celestial worship, showing the odd and lasting ways of human belief.
The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together with Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales
By James (Archaeologist) Grant
Uncover the bizarre origins of global superstitions, charting their evolution through witch hunts, myths, and magical practices.
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Culture/Civilization/Society Philosophy & Ethics Psychiatry/Psychology Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal
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2006-11-23
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