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TO SEE A SHOOTING STAR IS TO BE WARNED OF DEATH IN THE
FAMILY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; WINCHESTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Celestial Body BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TO HEAR A SCREECH OWL IS TO BE WARNED OF DEATH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; WINCHESTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A BLACKBIRD FLYING OVER A HOUSE IS A SIGN OF DEATH TO COME
IN THAT HOUSE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; WINCHESTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
NAME EACH CORNER OF BEDROOM FOR A BOY YOU KNOW AND THE CORNER
YOU ARE FACING WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING WILL TELL YOU
WHO YOU WILL MARRY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; WINCHESTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN