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William shakespeares play macbeth is said to be cursed, so actors avoid saying its name when in the theatre the euphemism the scottish play is used instead. Cassell dictionary of supersitions june 2003 edition. Cassell s dictionary of cookery by, 1892, cassell edition, in english. Cassell dictionary of superstitions paperback july 11, 1996. He has contributed to and often been sole author and editor of some 150 reference books, mostly in the areas of the arts, language, local history and popular interest. David pickering is the author of ancient egypt, ancient rome, cassell companion to 20th century music, cassells dictionary of superstitions, cassells dictionary of witchcraft, and dictionary of classical and biblical allusions. Cassells dictionary of superstitions cassell reference pickering, david on. Some ancient allegories about the bat even made it to the bible. These include a dictionary of theatre 1988, an encyclopedia of pantomime 1993, brewer s twentiethcentury music 1994. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Also described as an old wives tale, the superstition may date back to medieval times.
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