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IF A CROWN OF FEATHERS IS FOUND IN THE PILLOW OF A DEAD PERSON,
IT IS A SIGN THAT HE HAS GONE TO HEAVEN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
ONE CAN FORETELL THE FUTURE ON NEW YEAR'S DAY BY OPENING
THE BIBLE AND READING THE FIRST VERSE YOU COME TO.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF YOU ATTACH A NEEDLE WITH A SHORT THREAT ATTACHED TO IT
INTO THE ERASER OF A SHORT PENCIL AND HANG THE APPARATUS
OVER THE PALM SIDE OF THE WRIST, THE PENCIL WILL TELL
YOU WHETHER YOU WILL HAVE BOYS OR GIRLS AND HOW MANY. THE
PENCIL WILL MOVE PARALLEL TO THE ARM IF IT IS A GIRL,
AND HORIZONTAL FOR A BOY. WHEN HE APPARATUS COMES TO A
HALT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES OR BEGINS TO CIRCLE, THAT IS
ALL THE CHILDREN YOU WILL HAVE. DOES NOT WORK ON
PREGNANT WOMEN.
Where learned: KANSAS CITY
James Callow Keyword(s): ANAPEL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Use of Object |
ON THE FIRST NIGHT IN MAY, GET A PAN OF MEAL; PUT IN A SNAIL
AND LEAVE OVERNIGHT. HE WILL WRITE THE INITIAL OF YOUR WIFE;
IF MALE.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Word Letter BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
TAKE A MIRROR AND LOOK IN AN OLD WELL THE FIRST DAY OF MAY AT
12:00 NOON AND YOU WILL SEE YOUR INTENDED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Still water Man made container. BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 07-18-1968
PUT YOUR HANDKERCHIEF IN A WHEAT FIELD THE FIRST THREE NIGHTS
IN MAY AND YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND OR WIFE'S INITIALS WILL BE
IN THE CORNER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 2 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 3 BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Word Letter BELIEF -- Use of Object |
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, EAT BLACK EYED PEAS AND HANG A BAG OF
THEM BEHIND THE STOVE FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 06-28-1970
AFTER A QUILTING PARTY, TAKE A CAT AND PUT IT IN THE QUILT
AND SHAKE IT. THEN OPEN IT UP AND HE ONE IT (THE CAT) JUMPS
ON WILL MARRY NEXT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 06-28-1970
THE PERSON WHO FINDS A "MOCK" WEDDING RING IN THE BRIDAL CAKE
WILL MARRY WITHIN A YEAR.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HOPKINSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Wedding cake BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 04-03-1972
A FORKED TWIG MADE FROM ANY KIND OF SOFT WOOD WILL HELP
LOCATE A SOURCE OF WATER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): WATER WITCHING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Water BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 04-03-1972
HOLD A BUTTERCUP UNDER YOUR CHIN. IF SOMEONE CAN SEE A
YELLOW REFLECTION FROM THE PETALS ON YOUR CHIN, THEN YOU
DO LIKE BUTTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Chin BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 04-03-1972
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
THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN YOUR KITCHEN SINK DRAIN IS TO LET
THE COFFEE GROUNDS GO DOWN IT. THIS CUTS ANY GREASE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Non-alcoholic fruit beverage Coffee BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
IF PREGNANT WOMAN TOUCHES FRESH MEAT, THE MEAT WILL GO BAD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Meat BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 06-18-1973
IF YOUR RIGHT EYE ITCHES, YOU ARE GOING TO CRY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; RICHMOND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching eye BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 07-01-1973
CARRY A ROSARY AT ALL TIMES SO THAT THE BLESSED MOTHER WILL
PROTECT YOU.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): Catholic ; SACRAMENTAL ; VIRGIN MARY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Religious hero BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
ALWAYS READ WITH THE LIGHT OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER SO YOU
WON'T GO BLIND.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 06-18-1970
A HORSESHOE TURNED DOWN IS BAD LUCK.
A HORSESHOE TURNED UP IS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Good luck Horseshoe BELIEF -- Bad luck Horseshoe |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
PULLING PETALS OFF A DAISY WHILE CHANTING WITH EACH PETAL:
"HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT..." WHICHEVER PETAL YOU
END ON IS YOUR FATE.
Where learned: CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs BELIEF -- Use of Object SPEECH -- Formula SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SUPERSTITION
A MOTHER-TO-BE CAN DETERMINE THE SEX OF HER UNBORN CHILD BY
PLACING HER WEDDING BAND ON A STRING AND HOLDING IT IN FRONT
OF HER. IF THE RING TWIRLS LEFT, THE CHILD IS A BOY.
IF THE STRING TURNS RIGHT, THE CHILD IS A GIRL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 04-06-1972