From the breaking of mirrors to the tossing of coins into fountains, from the counting of magpies to the fear of the number thirteen, superstition lingers in every culture and every household. Yet behind these familiar customs lies a vast and ancient world of belief, stretching back thousands of years to Mesopotamian omen tablets, Egyptian funerary charms, Greek and Roman auguries, and the whispered folk rituals of every land. The Lost Almanac of Human Superstitions gathers together, for the first time, a single volume of global superstitions . It explores dreams, omens, charms, household protections, animal signs, plant lore, festivals of fortune, and rituals of daily life. Each chapter draws upon documented sources and traditions, uncovering the hidden patterns of how people once understood fate and how these beliefs continue to shape our world today. This is not a collection of curiosities alone, but a living record of the human imagination. It shows how cultures across time and place answered the same questions: How can we guard against misfortune How can we invite prosperity How can we read the signs of destiny in the natural world Scholarly yet deeply readable, richly detailed yet elegantly told, this almanac is both a cultural history and a mirror of enduring human hopes and fears. It is a book for lovers of folklore, history, and the occult, and for anyone who has ever knocked on wood, crossed fingers, or gazed at the night sky in search of meaning.