The Unseen in World Traditions

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Cerys Long

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Cerys Long
23 January 2026

Literature: history & criticism; Cultural studies; Folklore, myths & legends; Sociology: customs & traditions

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The Unseen in World Traditions

Across every civilization and every age, humanity has sensed that the world holds more than what the eye can see. Long before organized belief systems, people across continents spoke of presences, forces, and quiet influences moving alongside ordinary life. This book explores those shared traditions and the unseen reality they describe.

The Unseen in World Traditions brings together beliefs that appear again and again across cultures, revealing how people understood life as layered, meaningful, and alive with hidden presence. These traditions were not rare or fringe. They shaped daily decisions, moral boundaries, and a sense of connection to something greater than the self.

Within these pages, you will explore:

Spirits of land and place and why certain locations were treated as alive Household guardians believed to protect family and home Ancestors and the ongoing presence of the dead across cultures Signs, omens, and meaningful coincidence as forms of communication Thin moments and sacred boundaries where the unseen felt closest Ritual and silence as ways of maintaining balance and respect

Rather than focusing on belief or disbelief, this book reveals a shared human awareness that crosses geography and time. The unseen appears in thresholds and crossings, in dreams and intuition, in fear and protection, and in the quiet understanding that life carries depth beyond appearances.

The Unseen in World Traditions is an invitation to step into humanity's oldest shared understanding. It speaks to readers drawn to folklore, mysticism, spirituality, and cultural history, offering a powerful reminder of why the unseen has endured even in a modern world.

By: Cerys Long
Imprint: Cerys Long
Edition: Large type / large print edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 399g
ISBN: 9798233065873
Pages: 298
Publication Date: 23 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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