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IN ORDER TO REMEMBER EVERYTHING IN A BOOK, SLEEP WITH IT
UNDER YOUR HEAD.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTAGIOUS MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
CHASE A BLACK CAT, AND TURN IT ON ITS BACK. IF IT HAS A WHITE
SPOT ON HIS NECK, TOSS HIM UP. IF HE LANDS ON FOUR FEET,
YOU'LL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 07-06-1973
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, TURN YOUR HAT AROUND.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; ATHENS
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 06-16-1973
IF YOU SEE A BLACK CAT CROSS IN FRONT OF YOUR CAR, ROLL UP
YOUR LEFT BRITCHES' LEG.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 06-16-1973
IF BLACK CAT IS ABOUT TO CROSS PATH, CROSS FOOT ON GROUND
DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF SELF.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 03-00-1969
THERE IS A BELIEF IN MISS POTT'S FAMILY THAT SAYS YOU WILL HAVE
BAD LUCK (IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE POTTS FAMILY) WHEN YOU WEAR
GREEN. THIS RESULTED FROM SEVERAL ACCIDENTS AND A COUPLE OF
DEATHS WHEN MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY WORE GREEN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 05-00-1970
AT A CORN HUSKING, WHOEVER GETS A RED EAR OF CORN WILL MARRY
WITHIN THE YEAR.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, TURN AROUND THREE TIMES AND
TURN YOUR HAT FROM THE FRONT TO THE BACK, TO WARD OFF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 07-24-1968
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, HE'LL BRING YOU BAD LUCK.
TO AVOID THIS, GO BACK TO YOUR STARTING POINT OF THE JOURNEY
AND BEGIN AGAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 06-15-1973
IT IS BACK (BAD) LUCK FOR A CAT TO CROSS YOUR PATH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PETERSBURG
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 06-16-1973
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, TURN YOUR HAT AROUND.
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-19-1970
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YUR PATH, TURN AROUND AND GO BACK AND
START AGAIN.
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-19-1970
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, IT MEANS
BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 08-01-1968
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH FROM RIGHT TO LEFT, IT MEANS
GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 08-01-1968
IF A BLACK CROW WITH A STRIPE MAKES THREE QUICK SUCCESSIVE CALLS,
THERE WILL BE A LETTER FROM A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY FAR AWAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 07-23-1968
IF YOU SEE A PAIR OF WHITE HORSES ON YOUR WAY TO A FUNERAL,
YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; MAYFIELD
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Leaving Entering Returning home Travel BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 08-10-1968
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES THE ROAD IN FRONT OF YOU, TAKE A ROCK
AND SPIT ON IT, AND PUT IT DOWN. (THIS ACT WILL PREVENT THE
BAD LUCK).
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DOYLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 07-27-1968
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, YOU MUST WALK BACKWARDS OR
ELSE HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Leaving Entering Returning home Travel BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 04-08-1969
WISHING ON A WHITE HORSE FOR GOOD LUCK.
PROCESS:1. MAKE WISH.2. LICK FOREFINGER ON RIGHT HAND. 3. TOUCH
PALM OF LEFT HAND WITH FINGER. 4. MAKE A FIST WITH RIGHT HAND
AND HIT PALM IN SAME SPOT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 02-10-1969
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