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PREGNANCY SUPERSTITION
WHEN A WOMAN IS PREGNANT AND SEES SOMETHING HORRIBLE SHE SLAPS
HER HAND ON ANY PART OF THE BODY AND IT WILL LEAVE A BIRTHMARK
OF THE THING SHE SAW.
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Informant and collector share same surname.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; informant's home
Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body) BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 11-22-1969
BELIEF(CUSTOM) (POLISH)
FISH MUST BE EATEN ON NEW YEARS
EVE FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 10-23-1968
SIGN OF THE CROSS
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND THE SON
AND THE HOLY SPOOK.
Where learned: HIS HOME
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 02-00-1970
BELIEF(CUSTOM)
A CRUST OF BREAD AND PENNIES SHOULD BE HIDDEN IN THE
HOME ON NEW YEARS EVE SO THAT THE FAMILY WILL
HAVE A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): FOOD MONEY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 10-23-1968
NUMBERS
FRIDAY THE 13TH IS A UNLUCKY DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described |
Date learned: 11-13-1970
Never open an umbrella in a building.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 02-07-1992
SUPERSTITION EVIL EYE
MY MOTHER USED TO BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE CAME
AND CARRIED YOUR SLEEP AWAY,
ESPECIALLY IF THERE WAS
A NEW BABY .
IF A STRANGER STARES AT THE BABY THEY
TAKE THE SLEEP AWAY.
TO UNDO THIS YOU TAKE A HOT COAL
FROM THE FIRE AND DROP IT IN A TALL GLASS
OF WATER. IF IT DOES NOT SINK, THEN IT IS TRUE
THAT THE PERSON HAD WICKED EYES.
IF THE COAL GOES TO THE BOTTOM THE BABY WILL
GO TO SLEEP. SHE WOULD ALSO
TAKE A DRINK OF THE WATER AND SHE WOULD
MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS OVER THE WATER.
Submitter comment:
THE MOTHER OF MARY ABRAMS WAS BORN IN HUNGARY AND
RAISED IN EUROPE. SHE CAME TO THE UNITED STATES AND
LIVED ON A FARM IN SCANTON, PENN.
WITH HER HUSBAND AND FAMILY.
Where learned: TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Curse |
Date learned: 11-10-1970
BELIEF IN THE EVIL EYE
IF SOMEONE HAS VERY VIVIDLY DARK BROWN EYES,
THEY MUST ONLY STARE AT YOU TO PLACE A HEX.
THE BELIEF IS ONE OF POLISH AMERICANS,
AND THE POLISH WORD IS OCZAROWANIA.
Where learned: TOLD AT COLLECTORS HOME
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Curse |
Date learned: 10-25-1970
MATCHMAKING
IN INDIA A COUPLE IS MATCHED FOR MARRIAGE BY MATCHING THEIR
HOROSCOPES AND MAKING SURE THAT THEIR STARS ARE AGREEABLE.
Where learned: HOME ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; EAST QUAD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Parental arrangement of marriage |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
WARDING OFF DEVIL
IF YOU THROW SALT OVER YOUR SHOULDER
YOU'LL WARD OFF THE DEVIL.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; 1838 Rosemont ; BERKELEY
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 03-24-1970
NOT GIVEN
THERE WAS A MAN WHO WAS INSANE AND KILLED HIS WIFE AND AFTER HE
KILLED HER HE WAS FULL OF REMORSE. HE DIDN'T REALIZE THAT HE WAS
THE MURDERER AND IT IS SAID THAT HE TAKES HIS LANTERN IN THE
EVENING, AND GOES TO LOOK FOR HER BODY. IF YOU DRIVE OVER THAT
BRIDGE ON THE FAR EAST SIDE AND STOP, YOU ARE ABLE TO SEE THE
LIGHT COME AND GO UNDER THE BRIDGE AND AS IT GOES UNDER THE
BRIDGE, IT SHAKES IT. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE MAN DOING IT.
Submitter comment:
JEAN AND I HAVE BOTH GONE TO THIS PLACE BUT DO NOT RECALL THE NAME
OF THE STREET AND ALL OF THE MYSTERIOUS THINGS DO HAPPEN BUT
THE EXPLANATION IS THAT IT IS THE SWAMP GAS AND WHEN IT SETTLES
UNDERNEATH THE BRIDGE IS WHAT CAUSES IT TO TREMBLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS ; TOLD AT HER HOME
Keyword(s): GHOST
| Subject headings: | Favorites PROSE NARRATIVE -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 11-06-1971
BABY'S RASH
IF YOU PLACE A RED RIBBON UNDER A BABY'S PILLOW
THE BABY WILL NEVER BE BOTHERED WITH A RASH OR SKIN DISEASE.
Submitter comment:
PAT HEARD THIS SHORTLY AFTER SHE WAS MARRIED(APPR. 1954) FROM
A WOMAN WHOSE NAME SHE COULD NOT REMEMBER.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 01-09-1964
SHATTERED MIRROR
A BROKEN MIRROR IS AN INDICATION OF SEVEN YEARS BAD LUCK
Submitter comment:
FIRST HEARD ABOUT 1951 WHEN I BROKE A MIRROR
AND MOTHER ISSUED THE ABOVE WARNING.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Curse BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
ACCIDENTS
IF YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT YOU ARE SURE TO HAVE TWO MORE
BEFORE LONG BECAUSE ACCIDENTS HAPPEN IN SERIES OF THREES
Submitter comment: HEARD FROM HER MOTHER WHEN SHE WAS A CHILD.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 01-04-1964
SUPERSTITION
SING AT TABLE, YOU WILL MARRY A CRAZY MATE.
Submitter comment: FROM FRIENDS
Where learned: NEIGHBORS HOME
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Physically handicapped Deformed BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 11-05-1967
A CHARM
THE OCTOBER BIRTHSTONE IS THE OPAL OR AMBER
AND IS A SYMBOL FOR LOVABLENESS.
Submitter comment: FROM A BOOK
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 11-05-1967
A CHARM
THE NOVEMBER BIRTHSTONE IS THE TOPAZ AND IS A
SYMBOL FOR CHEERFULNESS.
Submitter comment: FROM A BOOK
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 11-05-1967
A CHARM
THE DECEMBER BIRTHSTONE IS THE TURQUOISE AND
IS A SYMBOL FOR UNSELFISHNESS.
Submitter comment: FROM A BOOK
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 11-05-1967
CHARMS
IF YOU FEAR FOR YOUR LIFE'S BLOOD, YOU MUST WEAR A
MAGIC AMULET AROUND YOUR NECK.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 11-29-1967
A CHARM
THE SAPPHIRE IS THE SEPTEMBER BIRTHSTONE AND
IS A SYMBOL FOR REPENTANCE.
Submitter comment: FROM A BOOK
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 11-05-1967