Dr. James T. Callow publications
Browse by
Questions or comments on this site? Please email davidsor@udmercy.edu.
The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
Your search for P477 returned 904 results.
WHEN I WAS A CHILD IN MAINE THERE WAS A FAIRLY COMMON VARIETY
OF SPIDER WHICH STITCHED A HEAVY ZIGZAG DOWN THE CENTER OF
OF ITS WEB. THIS SPIDER WAS COMMONLY CALLED "GARDEN SPIDER."
IF YOU TELL A LIE, THE GARDEN SPIDER WILL STITCH YOUR
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MAINE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 08-05-1968
IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS OF VIRGINIA THE PEOPLE TELL
THE STORY, THAT WHEN THE MOUNTAIN FAIRIES HEARD OF
CHRIST'S DEATH, THEY BEGAN TO CRY. WHEN THEIR TEARS FELL
TO THE GROUND, THEY WERE CHANGED INTO SMALL STONE
CROSSES AND CAN STILL BE SEEN IN THE MOUNTAINS TODAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 02-00-1972
IF YOUR LEFT EAR BURNS, SOMEBODY IS SAYING SOMETHING EVIL
ABOUT YOU. TO STOP THIS, YOU SHOULD PUT A DAB OF SPIT ON
YOUR INDEX FINGER AND YOUR THUMB AND MAKE A CROSS ON
YOUR EAR AND SAY, "IF YOU ARE SAYING EVIL, PLEASE STOP."
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | 842 Ringing ears / buzzing / hot, burning BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 06-30-1972
WHEN YOUR RIGHT EAR BURNS, SOMEBODY IS TALKING GOOD ABOUT
YOU. YOU SHOULD PUT A DAB OF SPIT ON YOUR INDEX FINGER
AND YOUR THUMB AND MAKE A CROSS ON YOUR RIGHT EAR AND
SAY "IF YOU ARE TALKING GOOD, TALK ON."
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Date learned: 06-30-1972
IF YOUR EAR BURNS, SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT YOU.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching ear |
Date learned: 05-12-1969
WHEN YOU SNEEZE, YOU'RE DEAD FOR A SECOND, AND THAT'S WHY
PEOPLE SAY "GOD BLESS YOU."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Sneeze (also see P477) SPEECH -- Formula |
YOU CAN'T SEW A GARMENT THAT IS ON YOUR BODY UNLESS YOU CHEW
SOMETHING TO SHOW YOU ARE ALIVE, SINCE THE ONLY TIME CLOTHES
SEWED ON YOUR BODY IS WHEN YOU ARE DEAD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): FUNERAL PREPARATION
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Daily Life BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 04-22-1969
WHEN YOU SNEEZE LITTLE DEVILS COME OUT OF YOU AND THAT'S WHY
PEOPLE SAY "GOD BLESS YOU."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Sneeze (also see P477) SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 05-02-1969
WHENEVER I MADE URINE, I SHOULD SPIT INTO IT FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; SIGNET BOOK ; THE NEW AMERICAN LIBRARY ; PAGE 81
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: 00-00-1945
IF YOU SPAT ON EACH GRAIN OF CORN THAT WAS PLANTED, THE CORN
WOULD GROW TALL AND BEAR WELL.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; SIGNET BOOK ; THE NEW AMERICAN LIBRARY ; PAGE 82
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 00-00-1945
IF A FEMALE LETS A PREGNANT WOMAN FIX HER HAIR, SHE WILL
BECOME BALD HEADED.
Where learned: SOUTH CAROLINA ; GEORGETOWN
James Callow Keyword(s): HAIRDRESSING.
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A PERSON WITH SHORT FINGERNAILS ON THE RIGHT HAND MASTURBATES
A GREAT DEAL.
Where learned: SOUTH CAROLINA ; GEORGETOWN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS DETRIMENTAL TO A WOMAN'S HEALTH IF SHE BATHES TOO MUCH
DURING HER MENSTRUAL. (PERIOD)
Where learned: SOUTH CAROLINA ; GEORGETOWN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU THANK A PERSON FOR FIXING YOUR HAIR, IT WILL FALL OUT.
Where learned: SOUTH CAROLINA ; GEORGETOWN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
NEVER TICKLE A BABY'S FEET BECAUSE WHEN IT STARTS TO TALK, IT
WILL STUTTER.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Birth SPEECH -- Vocabulary |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHEN YOU BORROW SALT, YOU REPAY IT WITH SUGAR.
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Flavoring BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF SOMEONE SWEEPS YOUR FOOT, YOU WILL GET IN JAIL.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 06-23-1972
AMONG BLACKS IT IS COMMONLY SAID THAT IF A PREGNANT MOTHER WANTS
HER UNBORN BABY TO HAVE "GOOD HAIR" MEANING STRAIGHT HAIR, SHE
SHOULD COMB OR RUB SOMEONE'S HAIR THAT IS STRAIGHT.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTAGIOUS MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 06-23-1972
DON'T LET A PREGNANT WOMAN COMB YOUR HAIR OR IT WILL FALL
OUT OR BREAK OFF.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; HUNTSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 06-19-1972
IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE BAD LUCK TO GIVE ANYONE A SHARP OBJECT,
SUCH AS A KNIFE, A PAIR OF SCISSORS--FOR A PRESENT. IT WILL
CUT YOUR LOVE. THE PERSON RECEIVING THE OBJECT SHOULD GIVE
THE OTHER PERSON A PENNY OR SOMETHING.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HERNDON
James Callow Keyword(s): GIFT ; HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Good luck Sharp objects BELIEF -- Conversions |
Date learned: 08-03-1968