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BATS ARE GOOD LUCK IN DREAMS, EVEN THOUGH THEY'RE UGLY THINGS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TENNESSEE RIDGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Dreams Untamed varieties BELIEF -- Dreams P841.61 BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 08-09-1968
IF YOU'RE IN CANDLELIGHT IN YOUR DREAM, YOU'LL BE VERY HAPPY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TENNESSEE RIDGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Dreams |
Date learned: 08-09-1968
IF YOU'RE LOST IN A CAVE IN YOUR DREAM, SOMEONE IS CHEATIN(G)
YOU, CAN BE SOMEONE IN YOUR HOME.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TENNESSEE RIDGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Dreams |
Date learned: 08-09-1968
FOR EVERY FOG IN AUGUST OR OCTOBER, INFORMANT HAS HEARD IT BOTH
WAYS, THERE WILL BE A SNOW THAT WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PORTLAND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-24-1973
BELIEF
IF YOU HAPPEN TO PUT ON ANY GARMENT WRONG SIDE OUT, WEAR IT THAT
WAY ALL DAY, OTHERWISE YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BELIEF
IT IS BAD LUCK TO PLANT A CEDAR TREE; YOU WILL DIE WHEN IT'S BIG
ENOUGH TO SHADE YOUR GRAVE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BELIEF
IF YOU TELL A DREAM BEFORE BREAKFAST, IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BELIEF ABOUT WEATHER
IF IT RAINS THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH, IT WILL RAIN FOR FIFTEEN
DAYS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BELIEF ABOUT WEATHER
IF MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LAMB, IT WILL GO OUT LIKE A LION. IF IT
COMES IN LIKE A LION, IT WILL GO OUT LIKE A LAMB.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BELIEF ABOUT WEATHER
COUNT THE FOGS IN AUGUST AND YOU WILL KNOW HOW MANY SNOWS THERE
WILL BE THE NEXT WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BELIEF
WHEN YOU HEAR A RAIN CROW, IT WILL RAIN WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BELIEF
IF YOUR FOOT ITCHES, IT'S A SIGN YOU'LL WALK ON STRANGE GROUND.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
CURE FOR ITCH
MIX SULPHUR AND GREASE (LARD) AND APPLY IT EVERY NIGHT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 06-17-1972
CURE FOR BURN
WET THE BURNED PLACE AND APPLY BAKING SODA.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BELIEF
IF A GIRL CAN KISS HER ELBOW, SHE CAN TURN INTO A BOY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU DRINK BEER WITH WATERMELON IT WILL TURN TO STONE IN
YOUR STOMACH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Fruit Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage Fermented BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
IF YOU DRINK MILK WITH FISH YOU'LL GET SICK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
James Callow Keyword(s): FOOD AND DRINK
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Meat Fish and other animal life related to water Food Drink -- Drink from animal product Milk BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
ON MAY THE 1ST CHANGE TO SUMMER UNDERWEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Measure of time Summer |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY EAT BLACK-EYED PEAS FOR GOOD LUCK THE REST
OF THE YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
Date learned: 06-17-1973