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Superstition
If a member of the family dies, a hole should be knocked in
the plaster of the ceiling and a lock of their hair put in it
to prevent the soul from escaping.
Submitter comment:
This was learned by the informant from Michael O'Connor, who
was born in County Cork, Ireland. He was my great grandfather.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PLUGGING
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00001930ca