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SPIDER IS A SIGN OF BAD OMEN AMONG THE YORUBA'S TRIBE.
IF A PERSON IS SLEEPING, AND THERE IS A SPIDER BY THE BEDSIDE OF THE
FELLOW, HE WILL HAVE A NIGHTMARE.THUS, PEOPLE MAKE SURE THAT THERE
IS NO SPIDER AROUND BEFORE THEY SLEEP.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT LOOKED SERIOUS WHEN NARRATING THE ITEM.
Where learned: ONTARIO ; GUELPH
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Measure of time Sleeping |
Date learned: 00-00-1983