medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture I would disagree about seeing two magpies. I was brought up on ‘One for sorrow Two for joy Three for a girl Four for a boy Five for silver Six for gold seven for a secret that’s never been told.’ We have a magpie family nearby and can see up to five at a time anne On Behalf Of Roberto Labanti Sent: 22 July 2018 21:26 Subject: Re: [M-R] Crossed Fingers medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Hi Stephen, all. Roud, Steve (2003). The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland. London: Penguin Books ad vocem. ….. We are also advised to protect ourselves from harm when we have walked under a LADDER, seen two MAGPIES, or otherwise tempted fate. …. Best, Roberto ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: subscribe medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: unsubscribe medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/medieval-religion