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INDULGENCES
CATHOLICS SAY CERTAIN PRAYERS A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF
TIMES TO GET TIME OFF THEIR TIME IN PURGATORY.
Where learned: NORTH QUAD ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 03-03-1971
THINGS GROW WITH THE MOON
IF A PERSON CUTS THEIR HAIR WHEN THERE'S A NEW MOON, IT'LL
GROW WITH THE MOON. IF YOU CUT YOUR HAIR WHEN THERE'S
A FULL MOON, IT'LL GROW SLOWLY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD
James Callow Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 03-24-1970
THORNBERRY BUSH BELIEF
IN IRELAND, NO ONE SHOULD EVER DIG UP A THORNBERRY BUSH OR ELSE HE WILL HAVE A TRAGIC DEATH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 03-01-1971