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WHEN A BLACK CAT CROSSES IN FRONT OF YOU, TURN YOUR HAT AROUND AND
SPIT OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER TO BREAK THE SPELL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Conversions Animals SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
IF YOU SEE A BLACK CAT, TURN YOUR RING OR YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MOUNT PLEASANT
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION ; REVERSAL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Jewelry (gems, rings, etc.) BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 07-21-1968
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, TWIRL AROUND TO PREVENT
BAD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 11-01-1197
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH WHILE DRIVING OR RIDING IN
A CAR, THROW OUT A PIECE OF THREAD FROM YOUR GARMENT TO WARD
OFF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
Date learned: 06-00-1972