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Belief: Animal

When you see a white horse you lick your fore-finger and wipe it on your left palm, then double up your fist and hit your palm.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Original BN [P880] is crossed out/replaced with current classifications

Written next to BN: [Since the collector used this nuimber himself, we must assume that this is done for luck.]

Written underneath the text of the submission: For Luck??

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 17647 PATTON ; Bunjac, Jean

Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; BELIEF ; COLOR ; CUSTOM ; HORSE ; jinx ; LUCK

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Mammal
BELIEF -- Color
BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance

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