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Belief: Weather
Rainbow in the morning, Sailors take warning;
Rainbow at night, Sailor's delight;
Rainbow at noon, Rain very soon.
Submitter comment:
This is an old rhyme, but he didn't seem to really believe it.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Dup. of WPP
[C880. C860.870] written on back of card.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI ; Look, Edward
Keyword(s): COLOR ; NATURE ; Nautical ; Ocean ; PREDICTING WEATHER ; PREDICTION ; Rain ; RAINBOW ; Sailor ; Sky ; WARNING ; WEATHER
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief Belief Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb |
BUBBLES ON THE WATER MEANS RAIN FOR THREE DAYS.
Submitter comment: HIS FATHER TOLD THIS TO HIM.
James Callow comment: NOT A PROVERB
Where learned: YPSILANTI
Keyword(s): NUMBERS ; SUPERSTITION ; WEATHER PROVERB
James Callow Keyword(s): OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Observation of galactic or celestial bodies PROVERB -- Weather Proverb |
Date learned: 10-14-1967
THE ROCK OF THE LORELEI
THERE ONCE WAS A GIRL WHO PLAYED A FLUTE ON SOME ROCKS. EVERY
TIME A SHIP WOULD SAIL NEAR, THEY WOULD BE HYPNOTIZED BY THE
BEAUTY OF THE MUSIC. THUS THEY WERE DRAWN UPON THE ROCKS.
Submitter comment: HE HEARD THIS FROM A FRIEND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
Keyword(s): SIREN
Date learned: 10-13-1967
PROVERB
WHEN THE WIND IS FROM THE NORTH
SAILORS DON'T GO FORTH;
WHEN THE WIND IS FROM THE EAST,
'TIS NEITHER FAIR FOR MAN NOR BEAST;
WHEN THE WIND IS FROM THE SOUTH,
IT BLOWS THE BAIT IN THE FISH'S MOUTH;
WHEN THE WIND IS FROM THE WEST,
THEN IT'S AT ITS VERY BEST.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT MAINTAINED THAT THIS RHYME IS BORN OUT BY ACTUAL
EXPERIENCE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb |
Date learned: 03-01-1968
THE ROCK OF THE LORELEI
THERE ONCE WAS A GIRL WHO PLAYED A FLUTE ON SOME ROCKS. EVERY
TIME A SHIP WOULD SAIL NEAR, THEY WOULD BE HYPNOTIZED BY THE
BEAUTY OF THE MUSIC. THUS THEY WERE DRAWN UPON THE ROCKS.
Submitter comment: HE HEARD THIS FROM A FRIEND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
Keyword(s): SIREN
Date learned: 10-13-1967
THE ROCK OF THE LORELEI
THERE ONCE WAS A GIRL WHO PLAYED A FLUTE ON SOME ROCKS. EVERY
TIME A SHIP WOULD SAIL NEAR, THEY WOULD BE HYPNOTIZED BY THE
BEAUTY OF THE MUSIC. THUS THEY WERE DRAWN UPON THE ROCKS.
Submitter comment: HE HEARD THIS FROM A FRIEND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
Keyword(s): SIREN
Date learned: 10-13-1967
CURE FOR WARTS--GET THREE SOYBEANS FOR EACH WART. SPIT ON EACH
SOYBEAN THEN PUT THE SOYBEAN ON THE WARTS. AFTER THIS IS
DONE, WRAP THE BEANS IN A RAG AND BURY THEM. THE WARTS SHOULD
DISAPPEAR WITHIN A MONTH.
Submitter comment: HIS GRANDFATHER DID THIS AND IT REALLY WORKED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Favorites BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 10-15-1967
ON THE CAMPUS OF EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, THE ONE
OUTSTANDING FEATURE IS A LARGE BLACK AND WHITE WATER
TOWER. THE BELIEF AROUND CAMPUS IS THAT ON THE DAY
A VIRGIN IS GRADUATED FROM EASTERN, THEN THAT WATER
TOWER WILL CRUMBLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal P477.12 |
Date learned: 00001965 AUTUMN
LEGEND OF THE TOWER
IN THE MIDDLE OF EASTERN MICHIGAN'S CAMPUS, THERE
IS AN OLD TOWER. IT IS SAID THAT THE FIRST GIRL TO
GRADUATE FROM EASTERN A VIRGIN WILL CAUSE THE TOWER
TO CALLAPSE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI ; EASTERN MICHIGAN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal P477.12 |
Date learned: 10-26-1968
OYSTER FISHERMEN SAY IT IS BAD LUCK, A SIGN OF
DEATH, TO SWALLOW OYSTERS WHOLE.
Submitter comment:
SOME OF THE MEN OF HIS FISHING CREW BELIEVED THIS
VERY STAUNCHLY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Pastime BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Bad luck Activities |
Date learned: 03-01-1968
COMING INTO MONEY
IF YOUR PALM ITCHES, YOU'RE GOING TO COME INTO MONEY SOON.
Submitter comment: HEARD IT FROM A FRIEND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
Keyword(s): ADVICE ; SUPERSTITION ; WEALTH
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb C880.700 |
Date learned: 10-13-1967
ON KISSING
IF YOUR NOSE ITCHES YOU'RE GOING TO KISS A FOOL.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT HEARD THIS PROVERB FROM A FRIEND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Physically handicapped Deformed BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Dreams P841.72 SPEECH -- Gesture PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 10-13-1967
REALITY
GRASS DOESN'T GROW ON A BUSY STREET.
Submitter comment: HIS FATHER ALWAYS SAYS THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
Keyword(s): INDUSTRY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb |
Date learned: 10-15-1967
TO LOSE A BUCKET OVERBOARD IS A BAD OMEN TO SAILORS;
ALSO TO SEE A BIRD FLY ACROSS THE SHIP WHEN LEAVING
PORT.
Submitter comment:
MEMBERS OF HIS FISHING CREW BELIEVED THIS, BUT NEVER
TO THE EXTENT OF RETURNING TO PORT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Use of Object Animals |
Date learned: 03-01-1968
WHEN YOU BUY A NEW PAIR OF SHOES, PUT A PENNY
IN THEM FOR GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
SHE LEARNED THIS FROM HER FATHER WHO LIVES IN
LANSING, (MICHIGAN).
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Good luck Money BELIEF -- Good luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 10-15-1967
TRUTH
DON'T TAKE ANY WOODEN NICKELS.
Submitter comment: HIS GRANDFATHER SAID THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; GULLIBILITY ; LEAVETAKING FORMULA
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 10-15-1967