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IF THE FIRST PERSON YOU MEET WHEN YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE TO GO
SOMEWHERE IS A WOMAN, THAT'S A SIGN OF BAD LUCK, AND YOU
HAD BETTER TURN AROUND AND GO BACK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 06-02-1970
WHEN IT'S RAINING AND THE SUN IS SHINING, THE DEVIL IS
BEATING HIS WIFE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): SATAN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 07-20-1968
TO SEE A FALLING STAR IS AN INDICATION THAT GOOD LUCK IS
ABOUT TO OCCUR TO THAT PERSON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 04-25-1969
IF A PREGNANT WOMAN IS FRIGHTENED, HER BABY WILL HAVE A
BIRTHMARK OF THE THING WHICH FRIGHTENED HER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body) BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 02-23-1972
BAD LUCK FOR ANY OF THE GUESTS TO WEAR BLACK AT THE WEDDING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.545 |
Date learned: 02-23-1972
FOR GOOD LUCK A BRIDE MUST NOT SEE THE GROOM ON THE WEDDING
DAY, UNTIL SHE COMES DOWN THE AISLE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Separation before wedding |
Date learned: 02-23-1972
A BLACK CAT CROSSING A ROAD IN FRONT OF YOU MEANS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 02-23-1972
BREAKING A MIRROR MEANS SEVEN YEARS OF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Bad luck Mirror |
Date learned: 02-23-1972
IF A BRIDE TEARS HER GLOVE, SHE WILL HAVE MANY PROBLEMS IN
HER MARRIAGE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Dress of bride and groom |
Date learned: 03-04-1972
IF THE SKY IS RED, IT WILL HAIL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 04-20-1972
IF YOU SEE A RING AROUND THE MOON, IT WILL RAIN WITHIN THREE
DAYS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
IF YOU SEE THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TREE LEAVES (IN THE WIND) IT
WILL RAIN SOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 04-20-1977
WHEN YOU SEE ANTS BUILDING UP THEIR ANTHILLS, IT WILL RAIN SOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 05-07-1972
WHEN YOUR EAR ITCHES, SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT YOU.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 05-07-1972
WHEN YOUR NOSE ITCHES, COMPANY IS COMING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses Nose BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching nose |
Date learned: 05-07-1972
IF YOU DROP A FORK, COMPANY IS COMING SOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation Food Drink -- Service Table furnishing and decoration Implement to handle food BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 04-12-1972
IF THE SPIDERWEBS ARE THIN, IT WILL BE A LIGHT WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
IF A WOOLY CATERPILLER (THE KIND HAVING A BLACK BAND WITH A RED
BAND ON EITHER SIDE) HAS A THICK, BLACK BAND, IT WILL BE A
HEAVY WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 05-05-1972
IF YOU FIND A WOOLY CATERPILLER CRAWLING NORTH ON THE HIGHWAY
IT WILL BE A LIGHT WINTER; IF IT IS CRAWLING SOUTH, IT WILL
BE A HEAVY WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 05-05-1972
IF SNOW STAYS ON THE GROUND THREE DAYS, IT'S WAITING FOR MORE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: FROM YOUTH