James Callow Folklore Archive
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FINDING A FOUR-LEAF CLOVER IS A GOOD LUCK CHARM.
Where learned: KENTUCKY, ASSUMED ; PADUCAH
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck Plants |
BREAKING A MIRROR BRINGS SEVEN YEARS OF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: KENTUCKY, ASSUMED ; PADUCAH
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Bad luck Mirror |
Date learned: 07-04-1972
WHEN YOU CUT YOUR WISDOM TEETH, YOUR LIFE IS HALF OVER.
Where learned: KENTUCKY, ASSUMED ; PADUCAH
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 07-04-1972
WALKING UNDER A LADDER WILL BRING YOU BAD LUCK.
Where learned: KENTUCKY, ASSUMED ; PADUCAH
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bad luck Ladder (angles, pyramid, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-04-1972
IF YOU TELL ABOUT A DREAM BEFORE BREAKFAST, IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: KENTUCKY, ASSUMED ; PADUCAH
| Subject headings: | Observation Food Drink -- Food BELIEF -- Dreams |
Date learned: 07-04-1972