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SUPERSTITION

TO EAT IN THE DARK IS TO EAT WITH THE DEVIL.

Submitter comment: THIS AFRICAN SUPERSTITION IS RELATED TO HEALTHFUL EATING HABITS, AND
DISCOURAGES EATING IN THE DARK FOR OBVIOUS REASONS.

Where learned: TANZANIA ; EAST AFRICA

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Devil Demon
BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour
BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222.

Date learned: 03-00-1982

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