Body Guards Protective Amulets and Charms

Special penny. Poker chip. Rabbit's foot. Seashell. Most people -- even those who insist they are not superstitious -- have some sort of icon or amulet just for luck. Belief in the power of these lucky charms, or body guards, is universal. And while some body guards are personal, many of the amulets and charms that debuted thousands of years ago are still popular today.In Body Guards, world-famous author Desmond Morris explores the spellbinding traditions behind more than one hundred of the most important amulets, as well as interesting revelations about how they are used today. From Viking charms still popular in Scandinavia to newly-rediscovered crystals, he explains their unique history, power, and significance in modern life. Morris also draws upon his own extensive collection of amulets, acquired during his travels in more than seventy countries. Splendidly illustrated throughout with high-quality color photographs, Body Guards is organized into ten chapters, such as botanical, mineral, and zoological, for easy reference