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

IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, THE STATUE OF ST. ANTHONY IS TURNED
UPSIDE DOWN IN A GIRL'S BACKYARD IF SHE DESIRES TO HAVE
A BOYFRIEND. IT REMAINS SO UNTIL HER DESIRE HAS BEEN
FULFILLED.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Subject headings: Favorites
BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color

Date learned: 10-00-1967

Back to Top