01606cam a2200373 i 4500 713757370 TxAuBib 20230320120000.0 151016s2015||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781476777108 hbk. 1476777101 hbk. (OCoLC)904813040 TxAuBib rda TxAuBib rda Kaplan, Matt, 1977- The science of the magical : from the Holy Grail to love potions to superpowers / Matt Kaplan. First Scribner hardcover edition. New York : Scribner, 2015. 246 pages ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. "Can migrations of birds foretell our future? Do phases of the moon hold sway over our lives? Are there sacred springs that cure the ill? What is the best way to brew a love potion? How do we create mutant humans who regenerate like Wolverine? In [this book], noted science journalist Matt Kaplan plumbs the rich, lively, and surprising history of the magical objects, places, and rituals that infuse ancient and contemporary myth"--Amazon.com. 20151109. Occultism and science. Science History. Magic History. Supernatural History. Marvelous, The. Mythology History. Imaginary places. Natural history Miscellanea. T3L