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THE OWL IS CONSIDERED AN OMEN OF DEATH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 07-00-1968
MRS. LOLA CRAWLY OF NORTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI RELATED TO
MRS. RUTH WALKER THE FOLLOWING BELIEF.
DOCTORS EIGHTY YEARS AGO TRAVELED BY HORSE AND BUGGY. IF
A BIRD TOOK SHELTER UNDER THE FRINGE OF THE BUGGY, IT WAS
BELIEVED TO BE SOMEBODY'S SPIRIT. "THIS USUALLY OCCURRED
ON DARK RAINY NIGHTS," EXPLAINED MRS. WALKER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NORTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Bird |
Date learned: 07-00-1968
SWARMING BEES IS A SIGN OF DEATH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 07-00-1968
IF YOU HEAR AN OWL HOOTING IN A TREE NEAR YOUR HOUSE FOR
THREE NIGHTS IN A ROW, SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY IS GOING
TO DIE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Observation BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00-00-1970
IF IT RAINS THE DAY YOU MARRY, YOU'LL CRY THAT MANY TEARS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of quantity or weight Liquid BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 03-04-1972
IF SOMEONE PUTS A BUTTERCUP UNDER YOUR CHIN, AND YOUR CHIN
TURNS YELLOW (FROM POLLEN), YOU HAVE A SWEET TOOTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 04-12-1972
WHEN CROSSING A RAILROAD TRACK IN A CAR, LIFT YOUR FEET
OR YOU'LL LOSE THE MAN YOU WERE GOING TO MARRY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 05-07-1972
IF YOUR FEET ITCH, YOU WILL SOON GO ON A TRIP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itches |
Date learned: 04-12-1972
THE IMAGE OF A MURDERER WILL BE IN HIS DEAD VICTIM'S EYES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 05-07-1972
IF A YOUNG GIRL'S SECOND TOE IS LONGER THAN THE REST, SHE
WILL BE DOMINEERING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails |
IF A GIRL PLACES A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE UNDER HER PILLOW
AND DREAMS ABOUT A BOY THAT NIGHT, HE WILL BE HER FUTURE
HUSBAND.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 862 Use of object for determining future spouse BELIEF -- Marriage Wedding cake |
Date learned: 04-12-1972
FOR EVERY THUNDERSTORM IN AUGUST, THERE WILL BE A DAY OF
SNOW IN WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 04-20-1972
IF YOU ARE LYING ON THE FLOOR AND SOMEONE STEPS OVER YOU,
YOU WILL NOT GROW ANOTHER INCH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Use of Object Human beings and their activities |
Date learned: 04-20-1972
IF YOU HAVE A BAD DREAM AND TALK ABOUT IT BEFORE BREAKFAST,
IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Food BELIEF -- Dreams |
Date learned: 05-08-1972
INFORMANT HAS A FELLOW DOCTOR FROM TURKEY WHO WEARS A BLUE
STONE ALWAYS TO WARD OFF THE EVIL EYE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 08-08-1968
IF THERE IS A RING AROUND THE MOON, IT MEANS THAT IT IS
GOING TO RAIN. HOWEVER MANY STARS ARE ON THE INSIDE
OF THIS RING, TELL HOW MANY DAYS IT WILL BE BEFORE IT RAINS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 06-25-1970
IF IT RAINS AND THE SUN SHINES AT THE SAME TIME, IT MEANS
THE DEVIL IS BEATING HIS WIFE WITH A FRYING PAN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 862 Use of object for determining future spouse BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about friends and lovers |
Date learned: 06-24-1970
THE WEATHER AND OTHER COMING EVENTS CAN BE FORETOLD BY THE
BLOOM OF THE SAWGRASS IN THE EVERGLADES (FLORIDA). THE SIDE
THAT THE BLOOM IS ON, THE THICKNESS OF THE BLOOM, PLAY AN
IMPORTANT PART IN PREDICTIONS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 06-24-1970
SLEEP WITH MISTLETOE UNDER YOUR PILLOW AND YOU SHALL DREAM
ABOUT THE PERSON YOU ARE TO MARRY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 862 Use of object for determining future spouse BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about friends and lovers |
Date learned: 06-24-1970
A DREAM CONCERNING HAIR OR TEETH FORETELLS DEATH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE