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IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES A PREGNANT WOMAN'S PATH, HER CHILD
WILL HAVE MOLES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; HOSPITAL OF NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
CHICKEN GIZZARDS WILL MAKE YOU BEAUTIFUL.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Meat Bird Poultry BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHEN AN EYELASH COMES LOOSE EITHER FROM YOUR OWN OR SOMEONE
ELSE'S EYELID, TAKE THE EYELASH BETWEEN THE TIPS
OF THE THUMB OF THE RIGHT HAND AND THE ONE NEXT TO IT.
WHOEVER'S EYELASH IT IS MAKES A WISH. IF IT STICKS TO
THE FINGER, NOT THE THUMB, THE WISH COMES TRUE.
Where learned: GRAMMAR SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 02-23-1969
IF SOMEONE PUTS A BUTTERCUP UNDER YOUR CHIN, AND YOUR CHIN
TURNS YELLOW (FROM POLLEN), YOU HAVE A SWEET TOOTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 04-12-1972
IF YOU ARE LYING ON THE FLOOR AND SOMEONE STEPS OVER YOU,
YOU WILL NOT GROW ANOTHER INCH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Use of Object Human beings and their activities |
Date learned: 04-20-1972
IF YOU STEP OVER A PERSON, HE WILL DIE SOON.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 06-20-1973
WHEN A WOMAN IS PREGNANT, TO BARE HER STOMACH TO THE MOON
INSURES THAT THE BABY WILL BE HEALTHY.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATHENS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 07-22-1968
IF YOU STEP ON A CRACK
YOU'LL BREAK YOUR MOTHER'S BACK;
AND IF YOU STEP ON A LINE,
YOU WILL BREAK YOUR MOTHER'S SPINE.
Where learned: OUTSIDE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 06-28-1970
IF YOU SEE A NEW MOON OVER YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER YOU WILL HAVE
GOOD LUCK; IF YOU SEE IT OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER YOU ARE
IN TROUBLE.
Where learned: IOWA ; COLUMBUS JUNCTION
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 02-23-1969
IF SALT IS SPILT, AND NOT THROWN OVER YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER,
YOU WILL SOON BE IN A FIGHT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
IT MEANS GOOD LUCK IF YOUR RIGHT EYE IS SHAKING (BLINKING).
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Eye twitch BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 07-25-1968
YOU CAN HEAR AN UNBORN BABY CRY IF YOU PUT YOUR EAR TO THE
MOTHER'S STOMACH.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
THE SIZE AND PLACEMENT OF A FETUS INDICATES WHETHER IT IS A
GIRL OR A BOY:
IF THE BABY IS HIGH AND THE MOTHER'S STOMACH IS LARGE, IT WILL
BE A GIRL. IF THE BABY IS CARRIED LOW AND THE MOTHER'S STOMACH
IS RATHER SMALL, IT IS A BOY.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A LARGE MOUTH IS THE SIGN OF A GENEROUS NATURE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A SHORT UPPER LIP AND A FULL LOWER LIP INDICATE THAT A PERSON IS
OF A SENSUOUS, VIRILE NATURE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A THIN MOUTH IS A SIGN OF A CRUEL NATURE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
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IF A CHILD IS BORN OF A CULTURED FAMILY AND HAS A LOT OF HAIR,
IT MEANS THERE'S A "NIGGER IN THE WOODPILE."
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS TAKEN AS A DIRECT QUOTE FROM THE INFORMANT.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A CHILD THAT IS BORN BALD IS OF A CULTURED FAMILY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A RECEDING CHIN IS A SIGN OF A WEAK CHARACTER.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Body part Senses Chin |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BIG BOSOMED WOMEN ARE USUALLY RATHER DUMB.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): BREASTED BREASTS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Body part Senses Upper body, arms, neck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN