Encyclopedia of Magic and Superstition: Alchemy, Charms, Dreams, Omens, Rituals, Talismans, Wishes
- ISBN-10
- 0706403967
- ISBN-13
- 9780706403961
- Category
- Folklore
- Pages
- 249
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1974-01-01
- Publisher
- Conran Octopus
- Author
- Octopus Publishing Group
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