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IF YOUR INDEX TOE IS LARGER THAN YOUR FORETOE, IT IS A
SIGN THAT YOU WILL LOSE YOUR HUSBAND.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of space: distance, height, depth |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF YOUR PALM ITCHES, YOU WILL COME INTO SOME MONEY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet |
Date learned: 06-27-1973
IF YOU CARRY A BABY HIGH, IT WILL BE A BOY AND LOW AND
IT WILL BE A GIRL.
Submitter comment: HEARD FROM HER MOTHER
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 06-18-1972
IF THERE IS A BLISTER ON YOUR TONGUE IT MEANS YOU TOLD A LIE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
YOU SHOULD NOT AWAKE A PERSON SUDDENLY, FOR IF HE IS
DREAMING HIS SOUL LEAVES HIS BODY. AND IF THE PERSON IS
AWAKENED SUDDENLY, THERE IS FEAR THAT THE SOUL MAY NOT
FIND ITS WAY BACK TO THE BODY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Dreams |
Date learned: 07-04-1973
IF YOU HAVE SORES IN YOUR MOUTH THAT MEANS YOU'VE BEEN
LYING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
SNEEZE BEFORE YOU EAT,
SEE YOUR SWEETHEART BEFORE YOU SLEEP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief C860.477 BELIEF -- Measure of time Sleeping |
Date learned: 07-01-1973
NAME EACH OF YOUR FOUR FINGERS OF THE HAND FOR A DIFFERENT
PERSON OF THE OPPOSITE SEX. SQUEEZE THEM TIGHTLY WITH YOUR
OTHER HAND. THE ONE THAT HURTS THE MOST WILL BE THE ONE YOU
MARRY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 06-26-1973
BELIEF
IF SOMEONE SWEATS ON THEIR NOSE IT MEANS THAT THEY ARE MEAN
OR EVIL.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; MOBILE
James Callow Keyword(s): PERSONALITY
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses Nose |
Date learned: 02-00-1972
FOLK BELIEF
YOU CAN TELL HOW DARK A BABY WILL BE BY THE COLOR OF HIS EARS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses Ears, noise in ear BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 04-14-1972
WHEN YOU'RE DREAMING, IF YOU DREAM THAT YOU'RE FALLING AND
IF YOU DON'T CATCH YOURSELF YOU'RE GOING TO DIE.
Where learned: PEABODY COLLEGE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: 04-14-1972
SUPERSTITION
IF YOU DREAM ABOUT FISH, SOMEONE IS PREGNANT.
Where learned: PEABODY COLLEGE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: 04-14-1972
SUPERSTITION
IT'S BAD LUCK OR YOUR DREAM WON'T COME TRUE IF YOU TELL IT
AT ALL.
Where learned: PEABODY COLLEGE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: 04-14-1972
SUPERSTITION
WHEN ONE SHUDDERS OR SHIVERS IT MEANS A MOUSE HAS RUN OVER
YOUR GRAVE.
Submitter comment: HEARD IT ON T.V.
Where learned: PEABODY COLLEGE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
SUPERSTITION
IF YOU DREAM ABOUT SOMEONE THREE TIMES SOMETHING BAD IS GOING
TO HAPPEN TO THAT PERSON.
Where learned: PEABODY COLLEGE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: 04-14-1972
SUPERSTITION
YOU SHOULD TELL YOUR DREAM AFTER THE SUN GOES DOWN, OTHERWISE
YOU WILL EITHER HAVE BAD LUCK OR IT WON'T COME TRUE.
Where learned: PEABODY COLLEGE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: 04-14-1972
BELIEF
DREAMING OF MUDDY WATER IS A SIGN OF TROUBLE.
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BRUCE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BELIEF
DREAMING OF A NEW BORN BABY IS A SIGN OF DEATH.
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BRUCE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
DREAMS PROPHESIZING
WHEN SOMEONE DREAMS OF A BABY BEING BORNES THAT MEANS
SOMEONE THAT PERSON KNOWS IS ABOUT TO DIE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: 07-01-1973
DREAMS
ADULT DREAMS OCCUR EVERY NINETY MINUTES --- AS THE NIGHT PROCEEDS,
THE CYCLES BECOME SHORTER. BABIEES DREAM ABOUT EVERY HOUR. IT
IS ENTIRELY POSSIBLE THE ADULT CYCLE CONTINUES WHILE STILL
AWAKE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN