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DOG DAYS

IF YOU CUT YOURSELF DURING "DOG DAYS," THE CUT WON'T HEAL UNTIL "DOG DAYS" ARE OVER.

Submitter comment:

"DOG DAYS" ARE THIRTY DAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST WHEN IT RAINS EVERY DAY. THIS PERIOD GETS ITS NAME BECAUSE DOGS ARE MORE APT TO GO MAD THEN.

 

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname.

Where learned: GEORGIA ; MACON

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Custom

Date learned: 07-22-1968

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