Lady Jane Wilde  

Quaint Irish Customs and Supersitions

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An enchanting collection of Irish customs, folkloric superstitions, cures and charms

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Description

Do you know why you should never drain your wine glass or why you should always break up egg shells? What does it mean if the palm of your hand is itchy? Why is it unlucky to kill a cuckoo? Why is it unlucky to meet a red-haired man? Why are beetles not killed? Why is it dangerous to build in a fairy fort? Why is it dangerous to sleep in the open air in May? Lady Wilde's enchanting collection of customs, superstitions, cures and charms deals with the fantastic belief of the Irish in the invisible world and the unseen agencies which influence all of human life. Some of these ancient customs and beliefs still affect the daily lives of Irish people. Lady Wilde, born in Wexford, was a well-known contributor to The Notion under the pseudonym of 'Speranza'. After her husband's death she moved to London and she died there in 1896 while her son, Oscar, was in jail.

Author

Lady Wilde, born in Wexford, was a well-known contributor to The Notion under the pseudonym of ‘Speranza’. After her husband’s death she moved to London and she died there in 1896 while her son, Oscar, was in jail.