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EVIL EYE SYNDROME
THE ANAHUATL INDIAN MAKES A NECKLACE OF BEADS, A B1LL OF YARN, AND
A RELIGIOUS (CATHOLIC) MEDAL TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM THE EVIL EYE
Where learned: MEXICO ; COXCATLAN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Witch Shaman BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Curse BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 00-00-1977
LAS MANANITAS
ON A PERSON'S BIRTHDAY, USUALLY A PERSON OF IMPORTANCE IN THE TOWN,
PEOPLE OF THE TOWN AWAKEN THIS PERSON WITH THE TRADITIONAL SONG,
"LAS MANANITAS". WHEN THE PERSON AWAKES, HE/SHE INVITES THE SINGERS
INSIDE FOR CAKE AND DRINK. THERE IS USUALLY A CELEBRATION IN THE
TOWN SQUARE LATER IN THE DAY.
Submitter comment:
THIS SONG IS CURRENTLY USED AS THE FIRST SONG IN ANY SERENADE, A
RITUAL FOR WAKING SOMEONE UP.
Where learned: MEXICO ; COXCATLAN
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Serenade Charivari CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary |