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WHEN I WAS A CHILD, FRIDAY THE 13TH, LADDERS, BLACK CATS AND
WITCHES WERE FEARED OMENS OR BAD LUCK BY BLACK WASH WOMEN,
WHO DID LAUNDRY FOR PEOPLE. THEY THREW BRIGHT PENNIES IN THEIR
WASH TUBS ON WASH DAYS FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; HYBRID ACRES ; NORTH GARDEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Witch Shaman BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Word Letter BELIEF -- Good luck Money BELIEF -- Bad luck Friday the Thirteenth |
Date learned: 03-29-1969
AN UNCLE CARRIED A RABBIT'S FOOT IN HIS POCKET. HE TOOK OFF HIS
HAT AND SPIT IN IT WHENEVER A BLACK CAT CROSSED IN FRONT OF
HIM. HE FIGURED THIS WAS A WAY OF HAVING GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; HYBRID ACRES ; NORTH GARDEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Good luck Amulet, mojo BELIEF -- Good luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 03-29-1969
SPIT ON YOUR HAND AND TOUCH YOUR HEAD IF YOU SEE TWO WHITE
HORSES STANDING NEXT TO EACH OTHER. THIS BRINGS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Good luck Animals SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS BAD LUCK IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, BUT IF YOU TEAR
UP A PIECE OF PAPER, IT CANCELS OUT THIS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 06-29-1970
IN MY CHILDHOOD, WE WOULD STAMP A GRAY HORSE. (THIS IS DONE
BY LICKING ONE'S THUMB AND PUTTING IT IN YOUR HAND, AND
THEN STAMPING IT). THE ONE WHO DID IT FIRST GOT THE
GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): STAMPING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 06-25-1970
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, SPIT IN YOUR HAT TO CANCEL
THE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: INDIANA ; LOGANSPORT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Conversions SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 06-21-1970
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
A HOWLING DOG ON A DOORSTEP MEANS SOMEONE IN THE HOUSE WILL DIE.
Data entry tech comment: INITIALS "DBG" APPEAR UNDER D. B. GONYER'S NAME ON 5X8 CARD.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
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
IF YOU SEE A RABBIT WHILE YOU ARE PREGNANT, YOU WILL HAVE A
HARE-LIPPED BABY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 07-01-1970
IF YOU SEE A RAT WHILE YOU ARE PREGNANT, YOU WILL HAVE A
HARE-LIPPED BABY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; FRANKLIN
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES THE ROAD IN FRONT OF YOU WHEN YOU ARE
TRAVELING, IT'S BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; RICHMOND
Date learned: 07-01-1973
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
IT'S BAD LUCK TO KILL A CAT.
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 06-19-1970
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, TAKE NINE STEPS BACKWARD.
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Word Letter BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
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
IT'S BAD LUCK NOT TO SPEAK TO A RABBIT THAT CROSSES IN FRONT
OF YOU.
Submitter comment: MRS. WHITEHEAD SAID THAT MANY TIMES SHE HAD SAID, "HIDDY, MR.
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
Keyword(s): HELLO HOWDY HI-DEE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals SPEECH -- Phonology Phonetics SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 06-19-1970