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OYSTER FISHERMEN SAY IT IS BAD LUCK, A SIGN OF
DEATH, TO SWALLOW OYSTERS WHOLE.

Submitter comment: SOME OF THE MEN OF HIS FISHING CREW BELIEVED THIS
VERY STAUNCHLY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Pastime
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial
BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222.
BELIEF -- Bad luck Activities

Date learned: 03-01-1968

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