Dr. James T. Callow publications
Browse by
Questions or comments on this site? Please email davidsor@udmercy.edu.
The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
Your search for P682.4 returned 192 results.
IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS OF VIRGINIA THE PEOPLE TELL
THE STORY, THAT WHEN THE MOUNTAIN FAIRIES HEARD OF
CHRIST'S DEATH, THEY BEGAN TO CRY. WHEN THEIR TEARS FELL
TO THE GROUND, THEY WERE CHANGED INTO SMALL STONE
CROSSES AND CAN STILL BE SEEN IN THE MOUNTAINS TODAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 02-00-1972
A SURE SIGN THAT EASTER IS NEAR IS OBSERVED IN THE BLOOMING
OF THE DOGWOOD TREE. THIS TREE BLOOMS SYMBOLIC OF EASTER
BECAUSE THE WOOD OF THIS TREE WAS USED FOR THE CROSS ON
WHICH CHRIST WAS CRUCIFIED. IN THOSE DAYS THE DOGWOOD
TREE GREW REAL LARGE, BUT BECAUSE IT WAS MISUSED, IT NOW
IS A VERY DWARFY TREE. THE PETALS IF EXAMINED CLOSELY
RESEMBLE A CROSS.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; HUNTSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- P663 BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 06-24-1972
IF YOUR LEFT EAR BURNS, SOMEBODY IS SAYING SOMETHING EVIL
ABOUT YOU. TO STOP THIS, YOU SHOULD PUT A DAB OF SPIT ON
YOUR INDEX FINGER AND YOUR THUMB AND MAKE A CROSS ON
YOUR EAR AND SAY, "IF YOU ARE SAYING EVIL, PLEASE STOP."
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | 842 Ringing ears / buzzing / hot, burning BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 06-30-1972
WHEN YOUR RIGHT EAR BURNS, SOMEBODY IS TALKING GOOD ABOUT
YOU. YOU SHOULD PUT A DAB OF SPIT ON YOUR INDEX FINGER
AND YOUR THUMB AND MAKE A CROSS ON YOUR RIGHT EAR AND
SAY "IF YOU ARE TALKING GOOD, TALK ON."
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Date learned: 06-30-1972
WHEN MARRIED, MAKE SURE YOU ARE STANDING WITH THE BOARDS OF THE
FLOOR RUNNING LENGTHWISE. TO STAND WITH THEM CROSSWISE WILL
MAKE FOR A VERY UNHAPPY MARRIAGE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES A PREGNANT WOMAN'S PATH, HER CHILD
WILL HAVE MOLES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; HOSPITAL OF NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
IF YOU START SOMEWHERE AND TURN AROUND TO GO BACK FOR SOMETHING,
YOU HAVE TO "MARK IT OUT" OR ELSE YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications BELIEF -- Bad luck Leaving Entering Returning home Travel |
Date learned: 06-02-1970
IF A BLACK CAT RUNS IN FRONT OF YOU, MAKE AN "X" ON THE BOTTOM MMOF YUR SHOE AND IT WILL CROSS OUT THE BAD LUCK. IT WON'T BRING
YOU GOOD LUCK, IT JUST CROSSES OUT THE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FAYETTEVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
CROSS THE FINGERS ON ONE HAND FOR GOOD LUCK, BUT IF YOU CROSS
THE FINGERS ON BOTH HANDS, YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU START ON A JOURNEY AND SOMEONE CALLS YOU BACK, YOU ARE TO
MAKE A CROSS WHERE YOU STOP, SPIT IN THE MIDDLE OF IT, AND WALK
BACKWARDS TO THE PERSON WHO CALLED YOU. TO TURN BACK WOULD BE
BAD LUCK.
Submitter comment: MRS. REAVES HEARD THIS SUPERSTITION WHEN SHE WAS A GIRL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; Arkansas ; FORT SMITH
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
Date learned: 07-19-1968
BAD LUCK TO GO BACK FOR SOMETHING.
IF YOU START OFF SOMEWHERE AND FORGOT SOMETHING, STOP AND MAKE
A CROSS MARK WITH YUR FOOT AND SPIT IN IT BEFORE GOING BACK
FOR IT.
Submitter comment: MY UNCLE BILLY USED TO DO THIS.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HERNDON
Date learned: 07-20-1968
BLACK CAT CURSE
TO BREAK THE CURSE OF A BLACK CAT, WHILE DRIVING, LICK YOUR
FINGERS, MAKE A CROSS IN THE UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE
WINDSHIELD.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
Date learned: 07-26-1968
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, IT WILL BRING BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
IT MEANT BAD LUCK IF AFTR LEAVING THE HOUSE, A PERSON HAD TO
TURN BACK FOR SOMETHING FORGOTTEN, UNLESS HE MADE AN X
WITH THE TOE OF HIS SHOE ON THE GROUND.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PULASKI
Date learned: 08-11-1968
BELIEF
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES IN FRONT OF YOUR CAR, MAKE AN "X" THREE
TIMES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO NULLIFY THE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 05-03-1972
A CONVERSION TO SEEING A BLACK CAT CROSS THE ROAD
WHILE DRIVING IS TO MAKE AN "X" ON THE WINDSHIELD.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; CORNERSVILLE
Keyword(s): Black ; CAT ; Cross ; DRIVING ; Road ; SUPERSTITION ; X
James Callow Keyword(s): AUTOMOBILE
Date learned: 00001972-00001973 (ASSUMED)
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH IN FRONT OF YOU, CROSS
HIM OUT OR YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; SCOTTSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications BELIEF -- P883 |
Date learned: 10-12-1973
THE CROSS CARVED INTO DOORS WAS TO KEEP OUT EVIL SPIRITS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Wall Partition Door Window BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
AT NIGHT PLACE SHOES AND SOCKS IN THE SHAPE OF A CROSS
TO PREVENT SICKNESS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 00-00-1963
IF YOU START SOMEPLACE AND FORGET SOMETHING, DON'T GO
BACK UNLESS YOU MAKE A CROSS MARK WITH YOUR FOOT AND
SPIT IN IT OR YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; GADSDEN
Date learned: 10-15-1973