02569cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000430011324500590015626400510021530000470026633600260031333700260033933800360036550000310040150501790043250801920061152012840080353400450208765300170213265300340214985600430218399900170222652024UtSlPG20260610134211.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGT1 aBaring-Gould, S.q(Sabine),d1834-192410aStrange Survivals: Some Chapters in the History of Man 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-05-090 aOn foundations -- On gables -- Ovens -- Beds -- Striking a light -- Umbrellas -- Dolls -- Revivals -- Broadside ballads -- Riddles -- The gallows -- Holes -- Raising the hat.  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Elisa and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive).  a"Strange Survivals: Some Chapters in the History of Man" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into various cultural superstitions, customs, and practices associated with ancient buildings and the belief systems of different societies. Through a blend of folklore and historical evidence, the author examines how these strange rituals and beliefs have persisted through time and influenced building practices.  At the start of the book, the author recounts a conversation with a blacksmith concerned about the superstition surrounding the baptism of the first child in a newly consecrated church, fearing that such an event could lead to misfortune. This anecdote serves as a springboard to explore the broader theme of ancient beliefs related to construction, including the necessity of sacrifices to ensure stability and protection for buildings. Baring-Gould then illustrates various narratives from European folklore that suggest a historical connection between building foundations and human or animal sacrifices, weaving together tradition, myths, and remnants of ancient practices in a way that highlights the fascinating interplay between superstition and architecture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSuperstition  aManners and customs -- Origin40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52024  c92858d92858