The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Ethnic: Roman

Rome is the city of cats, stones and priests becasue all three of these are very plentiful. The cats can be found everywhere and are respected by the people and are feed [sic] by them. Cats are never killed and always cared for because it is said that the Roman spirit is reincarnated in them.

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Original BN [P752, B440] crossed out / replaced with current classification

Where learned: ITALY ; ROME

Keyword(s): CAT ; DEATH ; ETHNIC ; Feline ; Priests ; REINCARNATION ; Roman ; Rome ; Soul ; STONES

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Autograph Rhyme

If ever this book should travel to Rome,
Give it a kick and send it home.

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Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE

Keyword(s): AUTOGRAPH ; BOOK ; RHYME ; Rome ; Signature ; VERSE

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