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BURIAL CUSTOMS

TEARS SHOULD NOT DROP ON A DEAD PERSON'S BODY BECAUSE IF THEY DO, THE
SPIRIT OF THE DEAD BODY WILL BE RESTLESS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial
BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter

Date learned: 12-00-1977

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