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SHAMROCK BELIEF

THE SHAMROCK HAS BECOME ONE OF THE NATIONAL EMBLEMS OF IRELAND. THE FOUR-LEAFED VARIETY IS MUCH RARER AND IS SAID TO BE FOUND ONLY WHERE A MARE DROPS HER FIRST FOAL. IT IS BELIEVED TO HAVE SPECIAL POWERS.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector are the same person.

 

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS ; 21421 BOURNEMOUTH

James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; PLANT

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Plant
BELIEF -- Sign Color

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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