Bodyguards : protective amulets and charms
Material type: TextBoston, MA Element Books Ltd. c1999Description: 224p; ill.; bibliog.; indexContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1862045720
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1st pub. in Gt. Britain.
Author's note. Introduction: The armadillo factor. Definitions. Animal magic: Zoological body guards. Rock of ages: Mineral body guards. Plant power: Botanical body guards. Heaven help us: Religious body guards. Word for word: Inscribed body guards. Body parts: Anatomical body guards. Eye to eye: Staring body guards. Helping hands: Gestural body guards. Safe as houses: House guards. Conclusion: A charmed life
In this book, the world-famous author Desmond Morris traces the tradition and legends behind over 100 of the most important Body Guards. He explains how each charm or amulet has been used, examining the powers attributed to it and its significance today. The author's own extensive collection of amulets, acquired during his travels in more than 70 countries, has been specifically photographed for the book.
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