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Myths and Fables of To-Day
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American folklore and antiquarianism

The Myths and Fables of To-Day

Samuel Adams Drake1900
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A study of the folk beliefs and superstitions that persisted in American society at the turn of the 20th century. Drake explores how ancient myths survived in the form of 'living superstitions' regarding weather lore, luck, charms, social customs, and household legends, documenting the shift from folklore to modern psychology.

Also known asDrake's Folklore · Modern Fables
This edition1900
EditionLee and Shepard, Boston
Folk MagicEuropean folkloreComparative Mythology19th Century SuperstitionsSuperstition analysisComparative ReligionAmulets and charmsamulet useModern folklore creationFolklore StudiesFolklore & SuperstitionAmulets & Luck CharmsPersistence of Primitive Belief

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Folk Magic

Folk magic texts and practical traditions covering charms, cures, household rites, prayers, talismans, and vernacular magical practice.

Comparative Religion

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Comparative Mythology

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Contents21 chapters

  1. 01THE MYTHS AND FABLES OF TO-DAY
  2. 02CONTENTS
  3. 03I A RECKONING WITH TIME
  4. 04II THE FOLK-LORE OF CHILDHOOD
  5. 05III WEATHER LORE
  6. 06IV SIGNS OF ALL SORTS
  7. 07V CHARMS TO GOOD LUCK
  8. 08VI CHARMS AGAINST DISEASE
  9. 09VII OF FATE IN JEWELS
  10. 10VIII OF LOVE AND MARRIAGE
  11. 11IX OF EVIL OMENS
  12. 12X OF HAUNTED HOUSES, PERSONS, AND PLACES
  13. 13XI OF PRESENTIMENTS
  14. 14XII THE DIVINING-ROD
  15. 15XIII WONDERS OF THE PHYSICAL UNIVERSE
  16. 16XIV “SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT”
  17. 17XV FORTUNE-TELLING, ASTROLOGY, AND PALMISTRY
  18. 18FOOTNOTES
  19. 19Transcriber’s Notes
  20. 20THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
  21. 21"Cover"

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