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FEVER
WATERMELON WILL REDUCE A FEVER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME ; 31319 Newcomb
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 01-22-1970
REMEDY
TO CURE INSOMNIA, PLACE A GOAT'S HORN UNDER YOUR PILLOW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 31319 Newcomb
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 01-22-1970
BELIEF
SAY THE LORD'S PRAYER BACKWARDS AND YOU
WILL SEE THE DEVIL.
Where learned: HOME ; WARREN ; 31319 Newcomb
Keyword(s): INCANTATION
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 01-22-1970
HAPPY IS THE BRIDE THE SUN SHINES ON
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 31319 Newcomb ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): MARRIAGE ; WEATHER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 01-22-1970
REMEDY
COBWEBS WILL STOP A NOSEBLEED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 31319 Newcomb
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 01-22-1970
Superstition: Pregnancy
IF A HARE PASSES IN FRONT OF A PREGNANT WOMAN, HER CHILD WILL BE BORN
WITH A HARELIP UNLESS SHE MAKES A TEAR IN HER SLIP.
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Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 31319 Newcomb ; informant's home
Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; BELIEF ; CURSE ; Deformity ; Hare ; Offspring ; PREGNANCY ; Rabbit ; SUPERSTITION
James Callow Keyword(s): IMITATIVE MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 01-22-1970
STAR BELIEF
A FALLING STAR MEANS THAT SOMEONE IS SELLING HIS SOUL TO THE DEVIL. IF YOU WISH TO SAVE THE SOUL, MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 31319 Newcomb
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 01-22-1970