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HEALING COIN
IN YUGOSLAVIA, WHEN A YOUNG GIRL GETS MARRIED, HER
HAIR IS BRAIDED. A COIN IS THEN WEAVED INTO THIS
BRAID, WHERE IT MUST STAY FROM THAT DAY FORWARD.
NOW, THE COIN IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE HEALING POWER,
AND EVERYONE BELIEVES IT. THE STEPSISTER OF THE
INFORMANT ON A VISIT TO THE COUNTRY RECENTLY, WAS
APPROACHED BY A BOY WITH A CASE OF HIVES. SHE
TOOK HIM TO A POND, WASHED HIM AND DRESSED HIM.
THE BOY WAS HEALED BY THE NEXT DAY, ALL DUE TO THE
HEALING EFFECTS OF THE COIN.
Submitter comment:
TOLD BY A NEIGHBOR, MRS. BENESTELLI, AT THE RESIDENCE
FROM HER MOTHER WHO HAD JUST RETURNED FROM YUGO-
SLAVIA, ON TAPE.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; PITTSBURGH
James Callow Keyword(s): Yugoslavia
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Curer BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 11-01-1970
WHEN YOU SNEEZE THREE TIMES IN A ROW, IMMEDIATELY
THINK OF A NUMBER BETWEEN ONE AND 26 AND RELATE IT
TO THE CORRESPONDING LETTER OF THE ALPHABET AND THAT
WILL BE THE INITIAL OF THE PERSON YOU WILL MARRY.
Where learned: RATHSKELLER
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 09-20-1968
SPUNK JANET IS A WOMEN IN SCOTLAND WHO IS KNOWN TO
HAVE A TRADE OF MANUFACTURING SPUNKS AND TELLING
FORTUNES. JANET, THEY SAY, HAS DEALINGS WITH THE
POWERS OF DARKNESS, AND IN HER MAGIC CHAMBER SHE
GETS GLIMPSES INTO THE FUTURE. MOST OF HER CUSTOMERS
WERE FROM WOMEN WHO WANTED LOVE CURES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; SCOTLAND
James Callow Keyword(s): PUNK, TOUCHWOOD, OR OTHER TINDER. ; SPUNK=SCOTTISH GAELIC DERIVATION, SPONG--TINDER,
| Subject headings: | Prophet / Seer / Soothsayer BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 01-28-1971
THRICE A BRIDESMAID, NEVER A BRIDE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Observation BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TO DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR
BOY (OR GIRL) FRIEND, YOU WRITE OUT BOTH YOUR NAMES
AND CROSS OUT ALL IN-COMMON LETTERS (TAKING FIRST
AND LAST NAME SEPARATELY). THEN RECITE ON THE
REMAINING LETTERS "LOVE, MARRIAGE, FRIENDSHIP, HATE."
THE ONE RECITED ON THE LAST LETTER IS HOW THAT PERSON
FEELS ABOUT THE OTHER ONE.
EXAMPLE: JOHN DOE (WITH CROSSED OUT N, D, O, E=F
MARYANNE DOUGHERTY (WITH N, E, D, O, E CROSSED OUT)=
L. JOHN THINKS OF MARYANNE AS A FRIEND AND MARYANNE
LOVES JOHN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ONOMANCY
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 11-10-1968
PREDICTING ONE'S FUTURE RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEBODY:
1. WRITE GIRL'S NAME DOWN.
2. WRITE BOY'S NAME DOWN.
3. CROSS OUT LIKE LETTERS.
4. COUNT OFF REMAINING LETTERS BY ALTERNATING, "LOVE,
MARRIAGE, FRIENDSHIP, HATE." WHATEVER IT ENDS UP ON,
THAT WILL BE THE RELATIONSHIP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 10-00-1969
IF YOU DREAM OF A WEDDING, OR HEAR DOGS HOWLING, OR IF
RELIGIOUS PICTURES FALL FROM THE WALLS, YOU MAY TAKE
THESE AS PREDICTIONS OF DEATH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 08-00-1964
IF YOU DREAM ABOUT A WEDDING, SHORTLY THEREAFTER YOU
WILL HEAR ABOUT A DEATH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTRAST
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about weddings, funerals, and other crucial moments of life |
Date learned: 01-00-1968
IF A MALE SITS AT THE CORNER OF A TABLE, HE'LL
NEVER GET MARRIED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 11-13-1969
THERE IS A SCULPTURED OWL ABOUT YEA HIGH (2 FT.)
ON DE PAUU U. CAMPUS WHICH WILL HOOT WHEN A VIRGIN
WALKS BY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): SEX
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 08-12-1968
THERE IS A STATUE ON CAMPUS OF GENERAL GEORGE MORGAN
JONES, LOCAL CIVIL WAR HERO. IT IS SAID THAT IF A
VIRGIN WALKS BY HIM, HE WILL DRAW HIS SWORD.
Submitter comment: IT DOESN'T WORK.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; LYNCHBURG
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 00001964-1968
DON'T TAKE THE LAST TIDBIT ON THE PLATE OR YOU'LL
BE AND OLD MAID.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WEDDING GIFTS
PRIMITIVES GIVE WEDDING GIFTS TO HELP THE MARRIAGE GET OFF TO
A HAPPY START--AND IF IT STARTS OFF HAPPILY, IT WILL CONTINUE
THAT WAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage |
MARRIAGE
ANN: ABOUT MARRYING IN BLUE
LOUISE: THE ONE YOU'LL LOVE WILL BE TRUE. AND IF YOU
MARRY IN WHITE--THERE'S SOMETHING--IT'S A GOOD SIGN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SPRINGFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 07-27-1968
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IF YOU HAVE TWINS IN YOUR WEDDING, ALL YOUR CHILDREN WILL
BE TWINS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage |
FOR EVERY RIBBON THAT A GIRL BREAKS AT HER BRIDAL SHOWER
SHE WILL HAVE A BABY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage |
IF SOMEONE SWEEPS UNDER YOUR FEET, YOU WON'T GET MARRIED.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
YOU HAVE TO BE MARRIED BEFORE THREE O'CLOCK. LEARNED
WHILE GROWING UP IN WALES.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN ; WALES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage |