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IF THE HUSBAND HAS BROAD SHOULDERS, THE WIFE WILL HAVE IT
EASIER IN CHILDBIRTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Measure of space: distance, height, depth |
DON'T DRINK MILK AND EAT FISH AT THE SAME TIME, THE
REACTION IS DEADLY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
A HORSEHAIR PLACED IN STAGNANT WATER TURNS INTO A SNAKE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Creation and Order of Animal Life BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 04-04-1969
AN ITCHING PALM MEANS MONEY IS FORTHCOMING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet |
Date learned: 04-04-1969
ONE CROW SORROW, TWO CROWS JOY,
THREE CROWS A WEDDING, FOUR CROWS A BOY,
FIVE CROWS SILVER, SIX CROWS GOLD,
SEVEN CROWS A SECRET THAT NEVER CAN BE TOLD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
Date learned: 04-04-1969
IF A NEW BABY DOESN'T FALL OFF HIS BED WITHIN SIX WEEKS,
SOMETHING BAD WILL HAPPEN TO HIM.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | 686 Sixths / Six Observation BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
THE WIFE WHO IS DELIVERING, PULLS ON AN OLD SWEATY SHIRT OF
HUSBAND'S TO RECEIVE STRENGTH FOR DELIVERY. IT'S TIED ON THE
FOOT OF THE BED. THE BAHAMA NEGROES TAKE THIS BELIEF FROM THE
FOLLOWING SCRIPTURE: "BY THE SWEAT OF THY BROW, SHALT THOU EARN
BREAD." GEN. 3--CURSE ON ADAM. "IN SORROW SHALT THOU LABOR
ALL THY DAYS." WIFE'S CURSE--"IN SORROW SHALT THOU BRING
FORTH CHILDREN."
Submitter comment: THIS IS A CUSTOM OF THE BAHAMA NEGROES IN THE MIAMI LABOR
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FLORIDA ; BAHAMAS ; NASHVILLE ; MIAMI ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
James Callow Keyword(s): BIBLE GENESIS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 05-09-1969
BELIEF (CUSTOM)
WHEN A BABY IS BORN, THE AFTERBIRTH IS DRIED CARE-
FULLY IN AN OVEN. THE HUSBAND WEARS A BAND OF THE
DRIED AFTERBIRTH ON HIS HAT. HE BELIEVES THIS
GIVES HIM STRENGTH.
Submitter comment: THIS IS A CUSTOM OF THE BAHAMA NEGROES IN THE MIAMI
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FLORIDA ; BAHAMAS ; NASHVILLE ; MIAMI ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 05-09-1969
PROVERB
WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-17-1970
PROVERB
WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY, THE MICE WILL PLAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
LAUGH BEFORE SEVEN, CRY BEFORE ELEVEN.
Submitter comment:
WHENEVER WE STARTED ACTING SILLY AS SOON AS WE GOT UP
IN THE MORNING, MY MOTHER USED TO SAY:
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 04-08-1969
PROVEB
WHAT IS CHEAP, IS DEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 06-03-1970
PROVERB
VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
TOO MANY COOKS IN THE KITCHEN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): HUMILITY INTEGRITY AUTHENTICITY
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
ONE FOOL MAKES MANY FOOLS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
Date learned: 06-14-1970
PROVERB
MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
GIVE HIM AN INCH AND HE'LL TAKE A MILE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERBIAL COMPARISON
FRESH AS A DAISY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 06-16-1970