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BELIEF IN VAMPIRES IN CHINA

WHEN A PERSON IN CHINA DIES, RICE IS SCATTERED AT THE
GRAVESITE. IF THE DEAD PERSON IS A VAMPIRE, HE/SHE
MUST COUNT THE PELLETS OF RICE. NO ONE KNOWS WHY THIS
IS.

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

Where learned: RELATIVE IN OHIO

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial
BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire
BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 00-00-1978 ; 11-00-1987

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