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INFORMANT HAS A FELLOW DOCTOR FROM TURKEY WHO WEARS A BLUE
STONE ALWAYS TO WARD OFF THE EVIL EYE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 08-08-1968
SISTER SAID HER MOTHER LAUGHED ABOUT THIS AND WOULD SAY:
NOW IF I WERE SUPERSTITIOUS.... BUT SHE ALWAYS DID IT, IF YOU
SPILL SALT, PICK IT UP IMMEDIATELY AND THROW IT OVER THE LEFT
SHOULDER. REASON: BRING GOOD LUCK, WARD OFF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck BELIEF -- Conversions |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
NOSEBLEED CAN BE PREVENTED BY PLACING A PIECE OF LEAD ON A
STRING AROUND THE NECK.
Data entry tech comment: CURE?
Where learned: ALABAMA ; ALBERTVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Nose BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 06-18-1972
WHENEVER YOU DREAM ABOUT AN AX, BE VERY CAREFUL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TENNESSEE RIDGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about objects |
Date learned: 08-09-1968
TO DETERMINE SEX OF AN UNBORN CHILD: SUSPEND NEEDLE ON A STRING
OVER MOTHER'S STOMACH (ABDOMEN). IF THE NEEDLE REVOLVES
(GOES IN A CIRCLE), THE BABY WILL BE A GIRL. IF THE NEEDLE
SWINGS BACK AND FORTH, THE BABY WILL BE A BOY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Use of object for determining number of children or sex of unborn P863.3 |
Date learned: 06-30-1973
IF YOU DROP A KNIFE, A MAN'S COMING.
IF YOU DROP A FORK, A WOMAN'S COMING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Use of Object Domestic object, wax, needle, dishware |
Date learned: 06-29-1970
IT'S UNLUCKY TO PASS THE SALT-SHAKER WITHOUT PUTTING IT
DOWN FIRST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 06-18-1970
IF YOU EAT A THIMBLE OF SALT AND WALK BACKWARDS TO THE BED,
WITHOUT SPEAKING TO ANYONE OR DRINKING WATER, YOU WILL DREAM
ABOUT THE ONE YOU'LL MARRY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HOPKINSVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about weddings, funerals, and other crucial moments of life BELIEF -- Use of object for determining future spouse |
Date learned: 07-27-1968
WHEN WALKING ALONG A ROAD, IF YOU FIND A HORSESHOE, PICK IT
UP AND THROW IT ACROSS YOUR LEFT SHOULDER AND DON'T LOOK
BACK AND YOU WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK ALL DAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; RED BOILING SPRINGS
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Good luck Horseshoe |
Date learned: 02-12-1972
SHE SAID, "THROW SALT OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER IF YOU BIT INTO
BONE," (WHILE EATING). WHEN ASKED WHY, SHE REPLIED, "I DON'T
KNOW WHY--IT'S JUST SUPPOSED TO BE BAD LUCK."
Submitter comment: I HEARD THIS FROM SOMEONE IN TENNESSEE (WHO I WASN'T ABLE TO
Where learned: TRENTON ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS BAD LUCK TO PASS SALT FROM ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER AT
THE TABLE, UNLESS YOU SET IT DOWN ON THE TABLE FIRST.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
IT IS BAD LUCK TO CARRY A HOE THROUGH THE HOUSE.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; ALBERTVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck Tools |
Date learned: 06-17-1972
WHEN YOU SPILL SALT, THROW SOME OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER TO
PREVENT BAD LUCK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink BELIEF -- Conversions Gestures |
Date learned: 07-01-1973
IN IRELAND, IF THE PEOPLE SAW A RING OF STONES OUT IN A FIELD,
THAT MEANT THAT THE FAIRIES WERE GOING TO DANCE THAT NIGHT.
Where learned: IRELAND ; NEWMAN CLUB
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Dance BELIEF -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 08-13-1968
TO GET RID OF ROACHES, TAKE EQUAL PARTS OF CORNMEAL AND RED
LEAD, MIX WITH MOLASSES AND SPREAD ON PLATES. AT NIGHT SET
THE PLATES ON THE FLOOR AND LEAVE THEM THERE SEVERAL NIGHTS IN
SUCCESSION. I HAVE KNOWN THIS TO CLEAR OUT ROACHES WHEN
EVERYTHING ELSE HAD FAILED.
Where learned: WILSON COOKBOOK ; BY TELEPHONE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 08-12-1968
ANY KIND OF A CUTTING INSTRUMENT SHOULD NOT BE HANDED TO A PERSON.
ALWAYS PUT IT DOWN AND LET THEM PICK IT UP. TO HAND IT TO
SOMEONE WILL CUT A FRIENDSHIP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 08-00-1968
IF SALT IS SPILT, AND NOT THROWN OVER YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER,
YOU WILL SOON BE IN A FIGHT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
PLACE FRUIT JAR LID FULL OF COAL OIL IN A GRANDFATHER CLOCK
TO KEEP IT LUBRICATED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 07-08-1970
IF YOU PUT SALT IN RINSING WATER, CLOTHES WON'T FREEZE WHEN
YOU HANG THEM OUT.
Where learned: HANDWRITTEN NOTES
Keyword(s): LAUNDRY WASHING
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Flavoring BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Home |
Date learned: 06-18-1972
SPILLED SALT WILL CAUSE BAD LUCK UNLESS YOU THROW SOME OVER
YOUR LEFT SHOULDER.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Flavoring BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 03-27-1969