Deprecated: The each() function is deprecated. This message will be suppressed on further calls in /var/www/libs/inc/cfa/cfa-search.inc.php on line 473
The James T. Callow Computerized Folkore Archive | University of Detroit Mercy Libraries Back to Top
Top Nav content Site Footer
University Home
James T. Callow Computerized Folklore Archive
search for

Offensive content Filter is ON

Your search for CHILDRENS HOSPITAL returned 7 results.

showing 7 items

CANNIBALS BELIEVE THAT THEY TAKE ON THE COURAGE OF THE
PEOPLE THEY EAT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222.

Date learned: 02-19-1970

View just this record

PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM

NEVER EXPLAIN- YOUR FRIENDS DON'T NEED IT AND YOUR ENEMIES WON'T
BELIEVE IT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Keyword(s): NEGATIVE INJUNCTION

James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; OBSERVATION

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Number Emptiness, nothingness, zero
PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim

Date learned: 02-18-1970

View just this record

Belief: Animal

Belief in Magic:

If you place a horsehair in vinegar it will turn into a worm.

Submitter comment:

This was told to the informant by her grandmother many years ago.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Original BN [P600] crossed out. Replaced wtih current classifications.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; WORK ; Hankins, Jeanne ; CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; BELIEF ; HAIR ; HORSE ; MAGIC ; SUPERSTITION ; TRANSFORMATION ; VINEGAR ; Worm

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Creation and Order of Animal Life
BELIEF -- Animal
BELIEF -- Mammal
BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color

View just this record

ONE'S CHARACTER SHOWS IN HIS FACE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses Head, physiognomy, face

Date learned: 04-01-1970

View just this record

PROVERBIAL PHRASE IN VERSE FORM

THERE IS A DESTINY THAT MAKES US BROTHERS,
AND NONE GOES HIS WAY ALONE,
THE MORE THAT YOU PUT INTO THE LIVES OF OTHERS,
THE MORE COMES BACK INTO YOUR OWN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; WORK ; CHILDRENS HOSPITAL ; TOLD AT

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb

Date learned: 01-21-1970

View just this record

MOUNTAIN BELIEF

THOSE WHO LEAP INTO THE SACRED MOUNTAIN
OF FUJIYAMA ARE NOT CONDEMNED.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; CHILDRENS HOSPITAL ; Honda, Sunao Dr.

Keyword(s): ; Condemn ; Fujiyama ; Japan ; Legend ; Lore ; MOUNTAIN ; Region ; SALVATION ; Volcano

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Running water Man made current.

Date learned: 02-05-1970

View just this record

BELIEF PERTAINING TO MENTAL ILLNESS

NEVER THROW YOUR HAIR OUT OF DOORS
BECAUSE IF YOU DO A BIRD MIGHT GET SOME OF IT
AND MAKE A NEST OUT OF IT.
IF THIS HAPPENS YOU WILL GO CRAZY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Subject headings: Favorites
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak
BELIEF -- Bird

Date learned: 02-19-1970

View just this record

showing 7 items

Back to Top