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NAVAJO INDIANS, NEW MEXICO. WHIRLWINDS ARE BELIEVED
TO CARRY THE SPIRITS OF THE DEAD.
THEY COME AFTER BABIES SO IF ONE SHOULD BE CAUGHT
NEAR A WHIRLWIND HE IS UNDRESSED AND HIS CLOTHES WASHED.

Where learned: NEW MEXICO ; SHIPROCK

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

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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