Deprecated: The each() function is deprecated. This message will be suppressed on further calls in /var/www/libs/inc/cfa/cfa-search.inc.php on line 473

Notice: session_start(): A session had already been started - ignoring in /var/www/libs/inc/cfa/cfa-search.inc.php on line 913

Notice: Undefined index: dcSecurity in /var/www/libs/inc/cfa/cfa-search.inc.php on line 914

Notice: Undefined index: CFASafeSearch in /var/www/libs/inc/cfa/cfa-search.inc.php on line 919
The James T. Callow Computerized Folkore Archive | University of Detroit Mercy Libraries Back to Top
Top Nav content Site Footer
University Home
James T. Callow Computerized Folklore Archive
search for

Offensive content Filter is ON

INDIAN SUPERSTITION

AN INDIAN WILL FIND BAD LUCK IF HE SEES A SHOE OR
ANYTHING MADE OF LEATHER EARLY IN THE MORNING.
THIS IS BECAUSE THE SANDAL IS A MENIAL THING. THE
GREATEST HUMILIATION THAT ANOTHER PERSON CAN GIVE
IS TO HIT ANOTHER WITH HIS SANDAL.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; INDIA

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.)

Date learned: 02-29-1968

Back to Top