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PREDICTING THE DUE DATE FOR THE EXPECTED CHILD, AN INDIAN WOULD
COUNT NINE FULL MOONS TILL DUE DATE.
IN STEAD OF THE NORMAL WAY OF PREDICTING THE DUE DATE FOR THE
EXPECTED CHILD, AN INDIAN WOULD COUNT NINE FULL MOONS TILL DUE DATE.

Where learned: DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED

Keyword(s): MEDICINE MAN

Subject headings: 686 Ninths / Nine
Observation
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth
BELIEF -- Moon
BELIEF -- Number P686.3.9

Date learned: 11-18-1969

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