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A WET BIRD NEVER FLIES AT NIGHT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HIGH SCHOOL ; DETROIT ; CATHOLIC CENTRAL
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-17-1968
EL GATO (THE CAT)
EVERYONE SITS ON CHAIRS IN A LARGE CIRCLE EXCEPT FOR
ONE PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO BE "IT." THIS PERSON
HAS TO GO TO SOMEONE AND PUT HER HEAD IN THEIR LAP AND
SAY "MEOW" THREE TIMES. THE PERSON THAT IS SITTING
MUST STROKE HER HEAD EACH TIME SHE MEOWS. SHE MUST
STROKE HER WITHOUT LAUGHING. IF THE PERSON THAT IS
SITTING LAUGHS, SHE BECOMES "IT." IF SHE DOESN'T
THE CAT MUST REPEAT THE PROCEDURE WITH ANOTHER
INDIVIDUAL UNTIL SOMEONE LAUGHS.
Where learned: EL SALVADOR ; CENTRAL AMERICA
Keyword(s): LAUGHING TABU
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Bodily Activity Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Dramatic |
Date learned: 06-00-1984
POLISH CUSTOM
ON THE MORNING OF HER WEDDING, THE BRIDE IS SERANADED BY A
BAND THAT WAS SENT BY THE GROOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HIGH SCHOOL ; DETROIT ; CATHOLIC CENTRAL
Keyword(s): MUSIC
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Band, orchestra play at bride's house |
Date learned: 10-01-1968
MRS. LOLA CRAWLY OF NORTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI RELATED TO
MRS. RUTH WALKER THE FOLLOWING BELIEF.
DOCTORS EIGHTY YEARS AGO TRAVELED BY HORSE AND BUGGY. IF
A BIRD TOOK SHELTER UNDER THE FRINGE OF THE BUGGY, IT WAS
BELIEVED TO BE SOMEBODY'S SPIRIT. "THIS USUALLY OCCURRED
ON DARK RAINY NIGHTS," EXPLAINED MRS. WALKER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NORTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Bird |
Date learned: 07-00-1968
THIS SONG WAS SUNG AT FAMILY GATHERINGS IN KENTUCKY:
"I GOT CHOKED ON A COLD TATER PIE
AND I THOUGHT TO MY SOUL I WOULD DIE
I GOT CHOKED ON A COLD TATER PIE
TATER PIE! TATER PIE! I GOT CHOKED ON A COLD TATER PIE.
TATER PIE! TATER PIE! I GOT CHOKED ON A COLD TATER PIE."
THE SONG WAS SUNG AS A ROUND. EVERYONE PARTICIPATED.
Submitter comment:
MY INFORMANT MADE THE COMMENT THAT HER STRAIGHT-LACED FATHER'S
RELATIVES WOULD MAKE THE PIE, AND HER MOTHER'S MORE CAREFREE SIDE
OF THE FAMILY WOULD SING ABOUT THEM.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; CENTRAL
James Callow Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest |
Date learned: 00001940S
WHAT ONE DOESN'T HAVE IN HIS HEAD, ONE HAS TO HAVE IN HIS LEGS.
Submitter comment: GERMAN: WAS MAN NICHT IM KOPFE HAT, MUSS MAN IN DEN BEINER HABEN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HIGH SCHOOL ; DETROIT ; CATHOLIC CENTRAL
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-01-1968
A TRIBE IN SOUTH AFRICA KNOCKS OUT OR PULLS OUT THE FRONT
TEETH OF BOYS AND GIRLS WHEN THEY REACH PUBERTY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HIGH SCHOOL ; DETROIT ; CATHOLIC CENTRAL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Maturity |
Date learned: 10-17-1968
ROCKING CHAIRS AND SHIPS
WHEN THE INFORMANT LIVED IN GLOUCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, A VERY
IMPORTANT FISHING TOWN, HIS GRANDMOTHER TOLD HIM NEVER TO ROCK
AN EMPTY ROCKING CHAIR. WHEN HE DID OR WHEN IT ROCKED BY ITSELF
OR IN THE WIND, THEN THEY BELIEVED THAT THE SHIPS IN THE SEA WERE
ALSO BEING ROCKED BY THE WAVES, ESPECIALLY THOSE SHIPS ON WHICH
MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY WERE SAILING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK ; 1837 NORTH CENTRAL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 03-15-1967
NUMBER RHYME TAUNT
IT WAS A TRADITION AT ALL CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH
SCHOOL'S ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES TO SAY:
AND THE SCORE GOES UP ANOTHER NOTCH C. C.,
ANOTHER NOTCH, C. C.
AFTER ALL POINTS SCORED FOR OUR TEAMS.
THIS INDICATED TO THE OPPOSITION THAT WE
WERE SCORING WHILE THEY WEREN'T AT THAT TIME.
James Callow comment: WHO SAID IT? COLLECTOR SAYS: AUDIENCE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HIGH SCHOOL ; DETROIT ; CATHOLIC CENTRAL
James Callow Keyword(s): CHEER
IF THE SUN SETS CLEAR ON FRIDAY, IT WILL RAIN BY MONDAY.
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Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Terrell, Mattie ; 701 Central Ave
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
TO FIX A MOUSE EATEN HOLE IN A GARMENT BRINGS BAD LUCK
TO THE MENDER.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Terrell, Mattie ; 701 Central Ave
Keyword(s): BAD LUCK ; Fix ; Garment ; Hole ; LUCK ; Mend ; Mouse ; Sew
James Callow Keyword(s): MENDING SEWING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Activities |
Date learned: 06-06-1973
IT IS BAD LUCK TO CUT A FRAME FOR A WINDOW OR A DOOR
INSIDE A HOUSE.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Terrell, Mattie ; 701 Central Ave
Keyword(s): BAD LUCK ; Carpentry ; Craft ; Cut ; Door ; frame ; House ; Indoors ; Inside ; LUCK ; Window
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Activities |
Date learned: 11-22-1972
IT IS BAD LUCK TO PLACE EGGS ON A FRESHLY MADE BED.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Terrell, Mattie ; 701 Central Ave
Keyword(s): BAD LUCK ; Bed ; Eggs ; LUCK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Activities |
Date learned: 11-22-1972
IT IS BAD LUCK TO AT ANYTIME WEAR TWO HATS.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Terrell, Mattie ; 701 Central Ave
Keyword(s): BAD LUCK ; Hat ; Hats ; HEAD ; LUCK ; Wear
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Head BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 11-22-1972
IT IS BAD LUCK TO SWEEP DIRT OUT OF DOORS AFTER SUNDOWN.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Terrell, Mattie ; 701 Central Ave
Keyword(s): BAD LUCK ; LUCK ; Out ; Outdoors ; Sundown ; SUNSET ; Sweep
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Bad luck Broom Sweeping |
Date learned: 11-22-1972
THE RESPONDENT'S NEIGHBOR ATE DIRT "BY THE GALLON"
WHILE PREGNANT. WHEN HER CHILD WAS BORN, SHE CARRIED DIRT
COLORED SPLOTCHES ON HER BACK AND ABDOMEN.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Terrell, Mattie ; 701 Central Ave
Keyword(s): Ate ; BELIEF ; Birthmark ; CHILDBEARING ; Consumed ; Dirt ; OMEN ; PREGNANCY ; Splotches
Date learned: 06-06-1973
ONE OF RESPONDENT'S NEIGHBORS YELLED AT HER LITTLE
BOY WHILE SHE WAS PREGNANT. THE BOY FELL AND BROKE
HIS RIGHT FOOT AND LEG. WHEN THE BABY CAME, IT HAD
A TWISTED RIGHT FOOT AND LEG.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Hill, Louise ; 700 Central Ave
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Broken ; Fell ; Foot ; leg ; OMEN ; PREGNANCY ; Twisted
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
WHILE PREGNANT, THE RESPONDENT ATTENDED A MAN WHO HAD
BEEN STABBED. WHEN HER CHILD WAS BORN, THE CHILD HAD
BLOOD COLORED SPOTS ON HER CHEST.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Hill, Louise ; 700 Central Ave
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Birthmark ; BLOOD ; OMEN ; PREGNANCY ; Splotches ; Stabbed ; Tend
Date learned: 01-23-1973
THE RESPONDENT'S FATHER HAS A CALLOUSED SPOT ON THE SIDE
OF HIS HEEL, BELIEVED TO BE THERE BECAUSE HIS MOTHER WAS
BITTEN BY A SNAKE IN THE SAME SPOT.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Terrell, Mattie ; 701 Central Ave
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Bit ; Callous ; OMEN ; PREGNANCY ; Snake ; TRANSFERENCE
| 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: 06-06-1973
PEOPLE USED TO CLIP THEIR HOGS' EARS TO IDENTIFY THEM.
THE RESPONDENT'S MOTHER WATCHED SOME HOGS BEING SO
MARKED WHILE SHE WAS PREGNANT, AND THE RESPONDENT WAS
BORN WITH ONE CLIPPED EAR.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Terrell, Mattie ; 701 Central Ave
Keyword(s): BABY ; BELIEF ; Born ; Clip ; EARS ; Hog ; Pig ; PREGNANCY ; TRANSFERENCE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Body part Senses Ears, noise in ear BELIEF -- Body part Senses Ears, noise in ear BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 06-06-1973