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IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, GO OUT AND WET YOUR FINGERS
AND MAKE A CROSS IN THE ROAD AND YOUR BAD LUCK WILL GO AWAY.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
Date learned: 07-19-1968
WHEN A BLACK CAT CROSSES IN FRONT OF YOU, TURN YOUR HAT AROUND AND
SPIT OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER TO BREAK THE SPELL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Conversions Animals SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
IF YOU HAVE A BLACK CAT, YOU WON'T GET MARRIED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
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
IF YOU SEE A BLACK CAT, TURN YOUR RING OR YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MOUNT PLEASANT
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION ; REVERSAL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Jewelry (gems, rings, etc.) BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 07-21-1968
YOU ARE A LUCKY PERSON IF YOUR FINGERNAILS HAVE WHITE,
HALF-CIRCLES ON THEM.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HOPKINSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Sign Color BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: 03-28-1972
IF YOUR NOSE IS ITCHING, IT'S A SIGN OF COMPANY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; SCOTTSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 10-12-1973
WEARING A NECKLACE MADE OF GARLIC KEEPS EVIL SPIRITS
AWAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): AMULET
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
TAKE A HAIR OUT OF A HORSE'S TAIL AND SOAK IT IN WATER
FOR CERTAIN NUMBER OF DAYS AND IT WILL TURN INTO A SNAKE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): TRANSFORMATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
IF THE HEM OF YOUR DRESS IS ACCIDENTALLY TURNED UPWARD,
KISS IT AND YOU'LL RECEIVE A NEW ONE.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
WHEN A PERSON SNEEZES, HIS SOUL FLEES HIS BODY. HE MUST BE
BLESSED IN ORDER TO RECALL HIS SOUL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SHOW A NEW MOON SILVER AND YOU'LL HAVE MONEY THAT QUARTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; HENDERSONVILLE
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF YOU CAN MAKE YOUR FOREFINGER AND YOUR LITTLE FINGER OF
ONE HAND TOUCH OVER THE BACK OF THE TWO MIDDLE FINGERS,
YOU CAN MARRY THE ONE YOU WANT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 07-02-1973
IF YOU PULL A GIRL'S HAIR, SHE WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 07-03-1973
THINK OF THE MAN YOU LOVE WHILE SWALLOWING A FOUR LEAF
CLOVER. YOU WILL MARRY HIM.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Fourths / Quarters BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WEAR A FOUR LEAF CLOVER IN THE LEFT HEEL OF YOUR SHOE AND
YOU WILL MARRY THE FIRST MAN YOU MEET.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 06-21-1973
FOR NINE CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS GO OUT AND COUNT NINE STARS. THE
FIRST PERSON YOU SEE AFTER THIS YOU WILL MARRY, BUT ONLY IF
YOU CARE FOR HIM.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Ninths / Nine Observation BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 07-04-1973
HANG A FOUR LEAF CLOVER OVER YOUR DOOR. THE FIRST PERSON TO
ENTER WILL ONE DAY BE YOUR SPOUSE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Fourths / Quarters Observation BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 07-08-1973
IF YOUR LEFT EYE JUMPS, SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT YOU.
Where learned: PEABODY COLLEGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 04-14-1972