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A CIRCLE AROUND THE MOON MEANS THAT IT IS GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00-00-1973
IF YOUR CORNS ON YOUR FEET ACHE, IT'S GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
Date learned: 06-00-1972
WHEN IT'S RAINING AND THE SUN IS SHINING, THE DEVIL IS
BEATING HIS WIFE.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Sun BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF LEAVES TURN INSIDE OUT IT IS GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 09-17-1973
WHEN YOUR CORNS HURT IT IS GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 06-27-1973
WHEN THE TRAIN HAS A LONESOME WHISTLE, IT IS GETTING READY
TO BLOW UP A RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 11-02-1973
COUNT THE NUMBER OF FOGS IN AUGUST TO FIND THE NUMBER OF SNOWS
TO COME.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 11-02-1973
THE FIRST KATYDID MEANS THERE ARE NINETY DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST
FROST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Number P686.1.90 |
Date learned: 11-02-1973
A RING AROUND THE MOON MEANS RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 11-20-1977
IF IT RAINS WHILE THE SUN SHINES, A TORNADO IS SOON TO BE
EXPECTED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sun BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Wind Whirlwind Hurricane Cyclone Tornado |
Date learned: 11-20-1977
THE SKUNK CABBAGE IS UNUSUALLY TALL THIS YEAR, MEANING IT
WILL BE A LOT OF SNOW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; CLIO
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 09-22-1977
IF YOU OPEN AN UMBRELLA INSIDE THE HOUSE IT WILL RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE FIRST FROST BEFORE KILLING YOUR HOGS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Animal Husbandry Farming Ranching BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
THE NUMBER OF FOGS IN AUGUST WILL EQUAL THE NUMBER OF SNOWS
FOR THE COMING WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Measure of time Winter BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF THE WIND BLOWS FROM THE WEST,
FISHING AT BEST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief BELIEF -- Fish BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF THE WIND BLOWS FROM THE EAST
IT'S NEITHER FIT FOR MAN NOR BEAST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF IT RAINS THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH, IT WILL RAIN FOR
FIFTEEN DAYS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; HENDERSONVILLE
Date learned: 00-00-1972
WHEN THE COWS LAY DOWN, IT'S GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF THE COWS ARE SITTING DOWN, IT'S GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF A SCREECH OWL SCREECHES AT NIGHT, IT'S GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00-00-1972