The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

THE MAN WITH LEPROSY

IN THE TOWN OF ARECIBO THERE USED TO LIVE A MAN WITH LEPROSY.
HE LIVED IN THE MOUNTAINS AND USED TO COME TO SELL CHICKEN.
LONG AFTER HE DIED AND UP UNTIL TODAY, MANY PEOPLE
FROM THE VILLAGE CAN SEE HIM WALKING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN WITH
CHICKENS TO SELL.

Submitter comment: SHE SAYS THAT THE STORY IS TRUE AND THAT MANY OF HER
RELATIVES HAVE SEEN THE GHOST.

Where learned: PUERTO RICO

Keyword(s): ARECIBO, PUERTO RICO

Date learned: 00001960S ; 11-00-1987

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