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MY INFORMANT HAD AN UNCLE WHO WAS VERY FOND OF ONE OF HER
BROTHERS. HER BROTHER WAS ALSO VERY CLOSE TO HIS UNCLE.
ONE DAY WHILE THEY WERE AT HOME, A WHITE MOTH FLEW IN THE
ROOM AND LANDED ON JOE'S (THE BROTHER) SHOULDER. THE MOTH
JUST STAYED THERE FOR A LONG TIME. THEY FOUND OUT LATER
THAT THEIR UNCLE HAD DIED AT THIS EXACT TIME. JOE
IMMEDIATELY RECALLED THE PRESENCE OF THE MOTH AND BELIEVED
THAT THIS HAD BEEN A SIGN OF DEATH. THE FAMILY WAS LIVING
IN A MINING TOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
IF THE SKY IS RED, IT WILL HAIL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 04-20-1972
IF YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED AND YOU'RE WALKING YOUR HUSBAND
TO THE CHURCH, AND IF A WHITE HORSE PASSES YOU, AND IF THE
MAN WHO'S RIDING IT IS ALL DRESSED IN BLACK, IT'S BAD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment: SPELLING CORRECTED--ALL "ING" ENDINGS WERE SPELLED "IN"
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.545 |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
IF YOU DREAM OF A SOLID COLORED SNAKE, YOU HAVE A MALE ENEMY.
IF YOU DREAM OF A SPECKLED SNAKE, YOU HAVE A FEMALE ENEMY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Date learned: 07-00-1972
IF YOU DREAM OF A WHITE HORSE, SOMEONE WILL DIE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
A BLACK CAT IS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 07-01-1973
A WHITE CAT IS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 07-01-1973
A YELLOW-BREASTED BIRD MEANS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
IF A BLACK CAT RUNS ACROSS THE ROAD IN FRONT OF YOU, YOU MUST
STOP AND SPIT THREE TIMES, OR ELSE YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
BREAKING BAD LUCK CURSE OF BLACK CAT
DAD USED TO TURN HIS HAT AROUND THREE TIMES, WHEN A BLACK CAT
CROSSED THE ROAD. IF HE DIDN'T HAVE HIS HAT HE'D MAKE ONE OF US
KIDS TURN AROUND THREE TIMES. IT WAS MORE JOKINGLY THAN
SERIOUS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 07-30-1968
THE FIRST TIME A RACE DRIVER IS ON A NEW TRACK, HE WILL PAINT
HIS FENDERS GREEN FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 06-10-1972
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK UNLESS
YOU TURN YOUR HAT AROUND AND YOUR POCKETS INSIDE OUT.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, YOU HAVE THREE CHANCES FOR
BAD LUCK AND THEN THE CURSE IS OFF.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 05-01-1969
BAD LUCK IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES ONE'S PATH.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 07-24-1968
IF A BLACK CAT GOES IN FRONT OF YOU, YOU SHOULD SPIT ON THE
WINDSHIELD AND TIE A KNOT IN YOUR HANDKERCHIEF TO KEEP BAD
LUCK FROM STRIKING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FAYETTEVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 07-06-1970
AN UNCLE CARRIED A RABBIT'S FOOT IN HIS POCKET. HE TOOK OFF HIS
HAT AND SPIT IN IT WHENEVER A BLACK CAT CROSSED IN FRONT OF
HIM. HE FIGURED THIS WAS A WAY OF HAVING GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; HYBRID ACRES ; NORTH GARDEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Good luck Amulet, mojo BELIEF -- Good luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 03-29-1969
IF YOU FORGET SOMETHING, GET OUT OF THE WAGON (CARRIAGE, CAR,
ETC.) AND DRAW A CIRCLE AND SPIT IN IT BEFORE YOU GO BACK
TO GET WHAT YOU FORGOT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 04-02-1969
WHEN A BLACKCAT CROSSES YOUR TRAIL, TURN YOUR HAT AROUND TO
AVOID BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 04-02-1969
IT IS BAD LUCK IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, BUT IF YOU TEAR
UP A PIECE OF PAPER, IT CANCELS OUT THIS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 06-29-1970
IN MY CHILDHOOD, WE WOULD STAMP A GRAY HORSE. (THIS IS DONE
BY LICKING ONE'S THUMB AND PUTTING IT IN YOUR HAND, AND
THEN STAMPING IT). THE ONE WHO DID IT FIRST GOT THE
GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): STAMPING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 06-25-1970