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If your left eye jumps, money is on its way.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): RIGHT LEFT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Eye twitch |
Date learned: 02-10-1992
Never eat hot sauce or eat hot foods while pregnant. To do
so would cause problems with the baby's eyes.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): Spice spicy
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Flavoring Spice BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 00-00-1980
A PERSON WITH A STYE IN THEIR EYE WILL INHERIT MONEY.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM GRANDMOTHER.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Use of Object Food |
Date learned: 11-11-1967
THE GREEKS PUT A LITTLE CROSS INSIDE A PERSON'S
SHIRT TO PROTECT THEM FROM THE EVIL EYE AT ALL
TIMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Curse BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 11-09-1969
MALOCCHIO CURE (EVIL EYE)
A CUP OF WATER IS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE AFFLICTED
PERSON. A SPOON IS LAID NEAR THE CUP WITH ITS
HANDLE ON THE EDGE OF THE CUP AND THERE IS OIL IN
THE SPOON. THEN YOU TAKE TABLE KNIFE AND A SIGN OF
THE CROSS IS MADE ON THE FOREHEAD AND THEN THE KNIFE
IS DROPPED ON THE FLOOR HANDLE DOWN. THIS IS DONE
THREE TIMES. DURING THE WHOLE CEREMONY THE PRAYERS
ARE CHANTED AUDIBLY BUT NOT UNDERSTANDABLY. THEN
THE KNIFE IS SET DOWN. THE THUMB IS DIPPED IN THE
OIL AND THE PERSON'S FOREHEAD IS ANOINTED BY
MAKING THE SIGN OF THE CROSS ON IT THREE TIMES.
THEN THE THUMB IS ONCE AGAIN DIPPED IN THE OIL AND
THEN HELD OVER THE DISH. ACCORDING TO WHETHER THE OIL
SINKS OR FLOATS AND HOW IT DISPERSES, ONE CAN TELL
WHETHER THE MALOCCHIO WAS PLACED ON THE PERSON BY A
MAN OR WOMAN; HOW BAD IT IS; AND WHETHER IT CAN BE
CURED.
Submitter comment:
IF THE MALOCCHIO ON A PERSON IS ESPECIALLY BAD,
THEN THE CURE IS REPEATED FOR THREE NIGHTS IN A ROW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 10-03-1969
IF A PERSON'S EYES CHANGE COLOR WHEN THEY ARE ANGRY OR UPSET,
THEY ARE POSSESSED BY A DEMON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE
TRUE ESPECIALLY OF PEOPLE WITH HAZEL EYES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; HAITI ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 07-21-1968
FOR A STY ON THE EYE, GO TO THE CROSSROADS, STAND IN THE
CENTER, AND REPEAT, "STY, STY, LEAVE MY EYE. GO TO THE
NEXT ONE PASSING BY."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; Arkansas ; FORT SMITH
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- P646 P646.750 |
Date learned: 07-20-1968
IF A CHILD IS BORN WITH A VEIL OVER HIS EYES, HE CAN SEE GHOSTS.
Where learned: SOUTH CAROLINA ; GEORGETOWN
Keyword(s): CAUL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A PERSON WANTS TO SEE A GHOST, HE SHOULD RUB HIS FINGER ON A
DOG'S EYE AND THEN RUB HIS FINGERS OVER HIS EYES.
Where learned: SOUTH CAROLINA ; GEORGETOWN
James Callow Keyword(s): CONJURY
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
NEVER MAKE A BABY LOOK ABOVE ITS HEAD, BECAUSE IT WILL BECOME
CROSSEYED.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOUR RIGHT EYE JUMPS, YOU'LL BE MADE GLAD AND
IF YOUR LEFT EYE JUMPS, YOU'LL BE MADE SAD.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): TIC
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Eye twitch |
Date learned: 06-30-1972
IF YOUR EYE JUMPS SOMETHING HAPPENS THAT YOU'RE NOT GONNA BE
PLEASED. SOMETHING HAPPEN TO SOMEBODY IN THE FAMILY--WHEN
PUMPKIN AND HER HUSBAND NOT GETTING ALONG--I KNOW IT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SPRINGFIELD
Keyword(s): MUSCLE TIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions |
Date learned: 07-27-1968
Entry filtered.
IF A CHILD'S EYES ARE CLOSE TOGETHER, HE (SHE) WILL
HAVE A MEAN STREAK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; SHELBYVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOUR RIGHT EYE JUMPS, YOU WILL BE HAPPY.
IF YOUR LEFT EYE JUMPS, YOU WILL GET MAD.
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; HOLLY SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye |
Date learned: 08-10-1968
IF YOUR RIGHT EYE JUMPS, IT IS A SIGN OF SORROW. IF YOUR LEFT
EYE JUMPS, IT IS A SIGN OF JOY.
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF YOU FIND AN EYELASH ON YOUR FINGER, MAKE A WISH AND THEN
BLOW IT OFF.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 06-15-1970
IF YOUR RIGHT EYE ITCHES, MEANS YOU ARE GOING TO BE
DISAPPOINTED.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching eye |
IF YOUR LEFT EYE ITCHES, MEANS YOU ARE GOING TO BE PLEASED.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching eye |
IF YOUR LEFT EYE ITCHES, MEANS YOU ARE GOING TO BE PLEASED.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching eye |
Date learned: 07-06-1972