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MRS.MERRIWEATHER
CUT OFF ALL OF THE LIGHTS IN THE HOUSE AND STAND IN FRONT OF A
MIRROR AND SAY 15 TIMES, WHILE TURNING AROUND IN A 360 DEGREE
CIRCLE, MRS. MERRIWEATHER, MRS. MERRIWEATHER; AND HER BLOODY
FACE WILL APPEAR BEFORE YOU.
Submitter comment: NO ONE HAS REACHED 15 TIMES, ALL WERE AFRAID OF IT.
Where learned: DETROIT ; NORWEST THEATER
James Callow Keyword(s): CONJURATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- P689 P689.1 SPEECH -- FamilyGroup |
Date learned: 01-30-1984
DO NOT WHISTLE IN A DRESSING ROOM.
IF YOU DO, WALK OUT IN THE HALL, TURN AROUND
THREE TIMES, WALK BACK IN THE ROOM AND CURSE.
Submitter comment:
ON THE TONIGHT SHOW JOAN, AND HER GUEST, LILLIAN
GISH WERE TALKING ABOUT SUPERSTITIONS THAT MOVIE
STARS HAVE.
Where learned: CALIFORNIA ; LOS ANGELES
James Callow Keyword(s): DRAMA
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Conversions |
Date learned: 02-00-1984
STAR WITHIN A STAR
I SAW THIS DESIGN ON THE PEAK OF A BARN. THE BARN
WAS RED AND THE SYMBOL WHITE. IT WAS ALONGSIDE THE
PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE, ABOUT TWELVE MILES WEST
OF BEDFORD ON THE SOUTH SIDE.
Submitter comment:
CORRECTION ON FIGURE; THERE WAS ALSO A CIRCLE
WITHIN THE SMALLER STAR.
Data entry tech comment:
DIAGRAM ON 5 X 8 CARD SHOWS A STAR, WITH A STAR
IN A CIRCLE IN THE MIDDLE.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms |
Date learned: 03-00-1968
THE MUSICAL INSIGNIA OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT CHORUS
IS A REPRODUCTION OF "DISTLEFINK" FROM PENNSYLVANIA
DUTCH FOLKLORE. THIS BIRD IS ACTUALLY A GOLDFINCH
WHICH FED ON THISTLE SEED AND FURNISHED HIS NEST WITH
THISTLE DOWN. FOR THE CHORAL SINGER, THE "DISTLEFINK"
HAS SPECIAL POWERS, BRINGING NOT ONLY GOOD LUCK BUT
SWEETNESS OF SONG AS WELL. THE TWIN TULIPS BRING FORTH
FAITH IN WHAT YOU DO. THE DOUBLE BAND AROUND THE
CIRCUMFERENCE KEEPS ONE STRONG AND SECURE IN THE WORLD
OF MUSIC.
Data entry tech comment: DIAGRAM OF INSIGNIA ON 5 X 8 CARD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CHORUS OFFICE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms |
Date learned: 01-17-1968
OMEN
IF YOU HAVE AN INFANT OF PRAGUE (STATUE) IN YOUR KITCHEN,
YOU'LL NEVER RUN OUT OF BREAD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms |
Date learned: 03-13-1970
I HAD A PENNY WITH A SMALL HOLE IN THE TOP THAT I
CARRIED TO TESTS. I WAS CONVINCED THAT THIS WAS AN
AID BECAUSE I USUALLY DID WELL, ESPECIALLY IN APTITUDE
TYPE TESTS. THIS WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL, BUT I STILL
HAVE THAT PENNY.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; BETHEL PARK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1956
WITCHES' BALL
A GLASS BALL OF ABOUT FIVE INCHES IN DIAMETER AND WITH
A HOLLOW INTERIOR IS PLACED OVER THE CREAM PITCHER
TO KEEP OUT WITCHES.
Submitter comment:
I ACTUALLY SAW ONE OF THESE ON A TOUR OF HOMES IN
NEW ORLEANS' GARDEN DISTRICT. THE CUSTOM I BELIEVE
IS NOW OBSOLETE AND WAS RESTRICTED TO THE EARLY
PEOPLE OF THE AREA.
Where learned: LOUISIANA ; New Orleans
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms |
Date learned: 02-20-1971
IF A CROWN OF FEATHERS IS FOUND IN THE PILLOW OF A DEAD PERSON,
IT IS A SIGN THAT HE HAS GONE TO HEAVEN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF THERE IS A RING AROUND THE MOON IN THE SPRING IT MEANS
RAIN.
Where learned: ON A WALK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- P663 BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 02-13-1969
IF THERE IS A RING AROUND THE MOON IN WINTER, IT MEANS SNOW.
Where learned: ON A WALK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- P662 BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 02-13-1969
IF YOU SEE A RING AROUND THE MOON, IT WILL RAIN WITHIN THREE
DAYS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
IF YOU SEE A HAZY CIRCLE AROUND THE MOON, COUNT THE NUMBER
OF STARS WITHIN THE CIRCLE TO INDICATE THE NUMBER OF DAYS
UNTIL A FALLING WEATHER WILL OCCUR.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; NORTH GARDEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 03-26-1969
A CIRCLE AROUND THE MOON MEANS IMPENDING BAD WEATHER.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; NORTH GARDEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 03-25-1969
IF THERE IS A CIRCLE AROUND THE MOON AT NIGHT, THE NUMBER OF
STARS WITHIN THE CIRCLE REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF DAYS BEFORE
IT WILL RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 04-02-1969
A RING AROUND THE MOON MEANS FALLING WEATHER. THE NUMBER OF
STARS WITHIN THE RING RPRESENTS THE DAYS OF THE FALLING
WEATHER.
Where learned: CLASS ASSIGNMENT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 03-07-1969
IF THERE IS A RING AROUND THE MOON, IT WILL RAIN ON THE
FOLLOWING DAY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RING AROUND THE MOON, MEANS RAIN THE NEXT DAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; Greenville
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- P453 BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 03-24-1969
IF YOU FORGET SOMETHING, GET OUT OF THE WAGON (CARRIAGE, CAR,
ETC.) AND DRAW A CIRCLE AND SPIT IN IT BEFORE YOU GO BACK
TO GET WHAT YOU FORGOT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 04-02-1969
IF YOU FORGET SOMETHING AT HOME AND GO BACK TO GET IT, THEN
(YOU) MUST DRAW CIRCLE AND SPIT IN IT. ALSO CAN NOT GO
THROUGH THE SAME DOOR YOU CAME IN.
Data entry tech comment: INITIALS "KZ" APPEAR UNDER D. B. GONYER'S NAME ON 5X8 CARD.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Bad luck Leaving Entering Returning home Travel |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT'S BAD LUCK TO WALK AROUND MY CHAIR WHEN PLAYING CARDS.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HOPKINSVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): CIRCUMAMBULATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Bad luck Furniture (bed, table, chair, etc.) BELIEF -- Bad luck Games Pastimes Sports |