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SPIDER IS A SIGN OF BAD OMEN AMONG THE YORUBA'S TRIBE.
IF A PERSON IS SLEEPING, AND THERE IS A SPIDER BY THE BEDSIDE OF THE
FELLOW, HE WILL HAVE A NIGHTMARE.THUS, PEOPLE MAKE SURE THAT THERE
IS NO SPIDER AROUND BEFORE THEY SLEEP.

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT LOOKED SERIOUS WHEN NARRATING THE ITEM.

Where learned: ONTARIO ; GUELPH

Subject headings: Spirit / Mind / Body
BELIEF -- Insect
BELIEF -- Measure of time Sleeping

Date learned: 00-00-1983

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