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PREGNANCY BELIEF
SOME ITALIAN WOMEN BELIEVE THEY CAN TELL THE SEX OF A PREGNANT
WOMAN -IF THE STOMACH IS HIGH, THE CHILD WILL BE A BOY, IF LOW
A GIRL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION ; SEX DETERMINATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 02-27-1971
SUPERSTITION
BEFORE A CHILD IS BORN THEY ARE WHEELING MOTHER INTO THE
DELIVERY ROOM AND A GLASS IS KNOCKED OVER, IT WILL BE A BOY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SEX DETERMINATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth |
BELIEF
IF A BRIDE-TO-BE EATS PIZZA ON THE DAY BEFORE SHE GETS MARRIED,
HER FIRST CHILD WILL BE A BOY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SEX DETERMINATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 10-15-1969
PREGNANCY BELIEF
IF THE EXPECTANT MOTHER'S STOMACH COMES TO A POINT, SHE WILL
HAVE A BOY.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION ; SEX DETERMINATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 09-22-1969
BELIEF
HEALTHY WOMEN ONLY GIVE BIRTH TO BOYS.
Submitter comment: SHE SAID THAT SHE GREW UP WITH THIS BELIEF.
Where learned: OHIO ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; CINCINNATI
James Callow Keyword(s): SEX DETERMINATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth |
PREGNANCY BELIEF
IF A PREGNANT WOMAN WANTS A BABY BOY, SHE SHOULD PUT A RAW
EGG IN HER BEER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SEX DETERMINATION
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Animal product Egg Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage Fermented BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PREGNANCY BELIEF
JEWISH PEOPLE HAVE A SPECIAL WAY OF TELLING WHETHER AN
UNBORN CHILD IS A BOY OR A GIRL. IF A WOMAN IN HER SEVENTH MONTH
OF PREGNANCY IS CARRYING THE BABY HIGH AND DISTENDED, THE
CHILD IS DEFINITELY A BOY. IF THE BABY IS CARRIED LOW AND
FLATTER ON THE ABDOMEN, THE BABY IS A GIRL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SEX DETERMINATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 03-00-1969
BIRTH BELIEF
IF A CHILD IS CONCEIVED AND THE MOTHER IS LATER MARRIED
TO THE FATHER, THE BABY WILL BE A GIRL, AND WILL BE CALLED
A LOVE BABY.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED IN THE HOSPITAL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SEX DETERMINATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 11-29-1967
TO KEEP GHOSTS AWAY
TO KEEP YOURSELF FREE FROM GHOSTS, PEE IN A CIRCLE AND STAND
IN THE CENTER. THE GHOST WILL NOT COME INSIDE THE CIRCLE
AFTER YOU.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): URINATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms |
Date learned: 03-05-1971
FREDERICK THE GREAT
FREDERICK THE GREAT IS BELIEVED TO BE BURIED IN A MOUNTAIN IN
GERMANY GUARDED BY RAVENS
IF GREAT NATIONAL TROUBLE ARISES THE
RAVENS WILL MAKE HIM AWAKEN TO SAVE GERMANY.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; NATIONALISM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
WAINAMOIDEN
WAINAMOIDEN IS A GREAT LEGENDARY FINNISH FOLK HERO. HE IS WELL
KNOWN AMONG MANY FINNS IN MINNESOTA AND THERE ARE MANY SONGS
LEGENDS, AND BELIEFS ABOUT HIM. HE IS OFTEN GIVEN CREDIT
FOR UNITING THE FINNISH PEOPLE AGAINST THEIR ENEMIES, THE
RUSSIANS, ETC.
Where learned: MINNESOTA ; STURGEON LAKE
James Callow Keyword(s): NATIONALISM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 03-28-1970
THE ETERNAL WATCH
EMPEROR FREDERICK BARBARROSA'S SPIRIT KEEPS WATCH OVER THE
GERMAN PEOPLE FROM HIS SUPPOSED RESTING PLACE IN THE
KHYFFHAUSER CASTLE IN THURINGA. A FLOCK OF RAVENS KEEP A
CONSTANT VIGIL OVER HIS GRAVE. WHEN THEY ARE GONE, THIS MEANS
THAT BARBARROSA'S SPIRIT HAS LEFT THE GRAVE, AND IS ROAMING
GERMANY TRYING TO LEAD THE PEOPLE IN TIMES OF PERIL. IT IS SAID
THAT THE RAVENS WERE GONE DURING THE TIME OF THE WELT KRIEGS
THIS MEANS THAT THE HEMLICHEKAISSER WAS GONE FROM HIS TOMB.
Submitter comment: MR. STOERKEL IS GERMAN, HEARD THROUGH TRADITIONAL SOURCES.
Where learned: Mount Clemens
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; NATIONALISM
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Secular hero |
PROVERB
EVERY TIME AN AMERICAN COMES UP WITH A NEW INVENTION, THE RUSSIANS
INVENT IT A WEEK LATER AND A WEEK AFTER THAT, THE JAPANESE MAKE IT
CHEAPER.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): CHAUVINISM ; IMITATION ; IRONY ; NATIONALISM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB IN VERSE
NO FROGS PLAY AS WELL AS THE POLISH FROGS DO
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMALS ; NATIONALISM ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
GOOD FRIDAY
ON GOOD FRIDAY, SOMEONE IN THE FAMILY WOULD BRING HOLY WATER AND A
PIECE OF THORN BRANCH FROM CHURCH AND OPEN THE DOOR TO THE HOUSE AND
THEN TURN AROUND 3 TIMES AND SAY, "HOLY WATER AND THORNS COME INTO
THE HOUSE; BUGS GO OUT OF THE HOUSE."
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT DID THIS AS A CHILD AT HER FATHER'S REQUEST.
( THE PURPOSE ) CHANGES, DEPENDING ON CURRENT NEEDS. ONE TIME IT
MAY BE TO TAKE OUT EVIL, ANOTHER TIME DUST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): EXTERMINATION CHARM
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration 663 Good Friday 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Insect |
Date learned: 03-10-1970
ITS GOOD LUCK IF A FROG PISSES ON YOU WHEN YOU PICK HIM UP.
Where learned: MISSOURI ; AGENCY
Keyword(s): URINATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: CA00001967
PROVERBS
HE WHO PRAISES EVERYBODY, PRAISES NOBODY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): LACCK OF DISCRIMINATION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb |
HANGOVER PREVENTION
IF YOU COME HOME DRUNK, DRINK A COCA-COLA
OR A PEPSI-COLA BEFORE YOU GO TO BED
TO SETTLE YOUR STOMACH.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT AND I TRIED THIS WHEN WE CAME HOME
DRUNK IN AUGUST OF 1970.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO
Keyword(s): CARBONATION ; SOFT DRINKS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 08-00-1970
PIMPLES
IF YOU GO TO THE BATHROOM WITH FOOD IN YOUR MOUTH
YOU WILL GET PIMPLES ON YOUR TONGUE.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS TOLD TO THE INFORMANT BY HIS PARENTS
WHEN HE WAS NINE YEARS OLD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; COLLECTORS HOME ; HARPER WOODS
Keyword(s): CAUSE ; FUNCTION ; URINATION, DEFECATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
TINKLE, TINKLE
TINKLE, TINKLE LITTLE TOT/TINKLE WELL AND FILL YOUR POT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): EUPHEMISM ; URINATION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: 08-00-1964