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EUPOPEAN BELIEF IN VAMPIRES

WHEN A PERSON DIES IN EUROPE, A SPRIG OF HAWTHORNE
IS LAYED OUT BY THE GRAVE. IF THE DEAD PERSON IS A
VAMPIRE, HE MUST PICK UP THE SPRIG OF THE HAWTHORNE.
ONCE THIS IS DONE, THE TOWNS PEOPLE TAKE THE APPROPRIATE
MEASURES SO THAT THE PERSON DOES NOT COME BACK FROM THE DEAD.

Submitter comment: HE LEARNED OF THE BELIEF FROM AN UNCLE.

Where learned: RELATIVE IN OHIO

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire
BELIEF -- Plant

Date learned: CAN'T REMEMBER ; 11-00-1987

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BELIEF IN VAMPIRES IN CHINA

WHEN A PERSON IN CHINA DIES, RICE IS SCATTERED AT THE
GRAVESITE. IF THE DEAD PERSON IS A VAMPIRE, HE/SHE
MUST COUNT THE PELLETS OF RICE. NO ONE KNOWS WHY THIS
IS.

Submitter comment: HE LEARNED OF THE BELIEF FROM AN UNCLE.

Where learned: RELATIVE IN OHIO

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial
BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire
BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 00-00-1978 ; 11-00-1987

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