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EUPOPEAN BELIEF IN VAMPIRES

WHEN A PERSON DIES IN EUROPE, A SPRIG OF HAWTHORNE
IS LAYED OUT BY THE GRAVE. IF THE DEAD PERSON IS A
VAMPIRE, HE MUST PICK UP THE SPRIG OF THE HAWTHORNE.
ONCE THIS IS DONE, THE TOWNS PEOPLE TAKE THE APPROPRIATE
MEASURES SO THAT THE PERSON DOES NOT COME BACK FROM THE DEAD.

Submitter comment: HE LEARNED OF THE BELIEF FROM AN UNCLE.

Where learned: RELATIVE IN OHIO

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire
BELIEF -- Plant

Date learned: CAN'T REMEMBER ; 11-00-1987

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