02534cam a22003133u 4500 57411 UtSlPG 20260610134325.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Lawrence, Robert Means, 1847-1935 The Magic of the Horse-shoe, with other folk-lore notes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-06-27 The magic of the horse-shoe -- Fortune and luck -- The folk-lore of common salt -- The omens of sneezing -- Days of good and evil omen -- Superstitious dealings with animals -- The luck of odd numbers. Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Magic of the Horse-Shoe, with Other Folk-Lore Notes" by Robert Means Lawrence is a collection of folk-lore explorations written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the origins and significances of various superstitions and popular beliefs, with a particular focus on the cultural history and magical connotations surrounding the horse-shoe as a talisman. It examines how such symbols have influenced human behavior and cultural practices over time, making it a rich resource for those interested in folklore and superstitious traditions. At the start of the text, the author introduces the study of popular customs and beliefs as a window into early human thought. The preface sets the tone for the exploration by discussing the evolution of the horse-shoe from a practical item to a symbol imbued with luck and supernatural properties, detailing historical practices and anecdotes, including a tale of Queen Elizabeth I and the tradition of giving horse-shoes as tokens of reverence. The author emphasizes the horse-shoe's dual significance: as a pragmatic tool for horses’ welfare and as a guardian against malevolent forces, showcasing the depth of cultural traditions attached to this seemingly simple object. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Folklore https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57411 98242 98242