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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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DOG DAYS
IF YOU CUT YOURSELF DURING "DOG DAYS," THE CUT WON'T HEAL UNTIL "DOG DAYS" ARE OVER.
Submitter comment:
"DOG DAYS" ARE THIRTY DAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST WHEN IT RAINS EVERY DAY. THIS PERIOD GETS ITS NAME BECAUSE DOGS ARE MORE APT TO GO MAD THEN.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; MACON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: 07-22-1968
Anecdote on Professor
A story went around the Emory and Henry College campus about the French professor. He was alleged to be a "dirty old man." Every girl in his class was afraid to stay after class to talk with him much less go to his office!
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; GEORGIA, ASSUMED ; CORNERSVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Human Being |