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BELIEF
IF SOMEONE SWEATS ON THEIR NOSE IT MEANS THAT THEY ARE MEAN
OR EVIL.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; MOBILE
James Callow Keyword(s): PERSONALITY
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses Nose |
Date learned: 02-00-1972
BELIEF
IF A GIRL WEARS HER BELT TWISTED, OR HER NOSE BECOMES RED, OR IF,
WHEN WALKING IN A FIELD, THE BURRS OF THE GOOSE-GRASS STICK TO
HER CLOTHES, IT IS CERTAIN SHE IS IN LOVE. THE NUMBER OF BURRS
THAT STICKS TO HER CLOTHES INDICATES THE NUMBER OF BOYFRIENDS
SHE HAS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; Howell
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Body part Senses Nose BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 07-05-1970
SLEEPING IN CHURCH
IF YOU FALL ASLEEP IN CHURCH, AN USHER WILL COME AND TICKLE
YOUR NOSE TO WAKE YOU.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THIS WAS DONE TO HIM IN HIS YOUNGER DAYS.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant told to collector, his son, during childhood.
Where learned: CHILDHOOD ; OHIO ; CANTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Nose BELIEF -- Church |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN