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ON THE FIRST DAY OF EVERY MONTH, BEFORE YOU SPEAK TO ANYONE, SAY,
"RABBIT'S FOOT, RABBIT'S FOOT
LEFT HIND LEG OF GRAVEYARD RABBIT
CAUGHT AT THE DARK OF THE MOON,
BRING ME LUCK."
Submitter comment:
GRAVEYARD RABBIT IS A RABBIT CAUGHT IN A GRAVEYARD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 646 |
IF A GIRL CAN KISS HER ELBOW, SHE WILL TURN INTO A BOY.
IF A BOY CAN KISS HIS ELBOW, HE WILL TURN INTO A GIRL.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Body part Senses Upper body, arms, neck |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
IF THERE'S A GIRL YOU LIKE IN SCHOOL AND SHE DIDN'T LIKE
YOU ESPECIALLY, PUT A STRAND OF YOUR HAIR IN HER HAIR ON
THE SLY 'CAUSE SHE CAN'T COMB IT OUT, AND SHE'LL FALL
FOR YOU.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak |
Date learned: 07-24-1968
REPEAT THREE TIMES EZEKIEL 16:6
"AND WHEN I PASSED BY THEE, AND SAW THEE POLLUTED IN THINE
OWN BLOOD, I SAID UNTO THEE WHEN THOU WAS IN THY BLOOD,
LIVE, YEA, I SAID UNTO THEE WHEN THOU WAS IN THY BLOOD,
LIVE.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS USED BY MRS. WARREN'S GRANDMOTHER TO STOP
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF YOU CAN BLOW OFF ALL OF THE SEEDS FROM A DANDELION PUFF
YOU CAN GET A WISH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 06-29-1970
PULL THE PETALS OFF A DAISY TO FIND OUT IF YOUR BOYFRIEND
LOVES YOU. IF HE DOES LOVE YOU, YOU THROW THE CENTER
IN THE AIR AND LET THE POLLEN LAND ON THE BACK OF YOUR
HAND. HOWEVER MANY PIECES LAND, THAT IS HOW MANY
CHILDREN YOU WILL HAVE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 06-29-1970
IF YOU DRIVE UNDER A TRAIN TRESTLE WHILE THERE IS A TRAIN
ON THE TRACKS, MAKE A WISH AND IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 07-00-1968
IF YOU CHEW TOBACCO AND SPIT, YOU WILL CATCH A FISH.
Submitter comment: MY UNCLE TAUGHT MY FATHER THIS TRICK AS A SMALL BOY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
TO MAKE FISH BITE, YOU MUST SPIT ON THE FISH BAIT. THIS
CHARM GUARANTEES YOU WILL CATCH A FISH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 06-22-1972
SMALL CHILDREN ARE OFTEN CONSOLED BY THEIR MOTHERS WHO OFFER
TO "KISS THE HURT AND MAKE IT WELL."
Submitter comment: MY MOTHER CONSOLED ME WITH THESE SAME WORDS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 06-14-1972
A CROSS IS SAID TO WARD OFF VAMPIRES, SINCE THEY BECOME
BURNED OR PARALYZED AT ITS TOUCH.
Submitter comment: MY AUNT, CHERI SHERMAN, WHO NOW RESIDES IN SAN ANTONIO,
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Sign Color |
Date learned: 06-14-1972
PENTACLE IS A CHARM USED BY PENNSYLVANIA PEOPLE WHO ARE
DESCENDED FROM THE DUTCH, TO WARD OFF EVIL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
IF TWO FRIENDS EXCHANGE THEIR BLOOD THROUGH A SMALL CUT ON
EACH OF THEIR FINGERS, THEY WILL BE FRIENDS THROUGHOUT
THEIR ENTIRE LIFETIME; THEY CONSIDER THEMSELVES BLOOD
BROTHERS.
Submitter comment: I LEARNED THIS CHARM FROM A FRIEND WHEN I WAS ABOUT NINE
Where learned: INDIANA ; BEDFORD
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 06-12-1972
WEARING AN EMERALD WILL GUARANTEE SAFETY IN CHILDBIRTH
Submitter comment: I LEARNED THIS LEGENDARY PROMISE FROM A JEWELER IN
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Use of Object Human beings and their activities |
Date learned: 00-00-1970
BREAD CRUST WILL PUT HAIR ON YOUR CHEST.
Submitter comment: MY FATHER USED THIS BELIEF TO CONVINCE MY SMALL
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak |
BREAD CRUST WILL MAKE YOU HAVE CURLY HAIR
Submitter comment: MY FATHER TAUGHT ME THIS BELIEF WHEN I WAS FOUR
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak |
Date learned: 06-01-1972
IF A MAID SLEEPS ON A SLICE OF WEDDING CAKE, SHE'LL VIEW
HER FUTURE HUSBAND IN HER DREAMS.
Submitter comment: I WAS TOLD THIS BELIEF BY MY MOTHER WHO SOUGHT TO PACIFY
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration 862 Use of object for determining future spouse |
FINDING A FOUR LEAF CLOVER WILL BRING THE DISCOVERER GOOD
LUCK.
Submitter comment: MY FATHER TAUGHT ME THIS BELIEF WHEN I WAS ABOUT SIX
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Good luck Plants |
Date learned: 06-11-1972
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, TAKE TEN STEPS BACK
TO COUNTER THE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: INDIANA ; NEW ALBANY
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions |