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IF THE BOTTOM OF ONE'S FOOT ITCHES, IT IS A SIGN HE WILL
WALK ON STRANGE GROUND.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet |
Date learned: 04-01-1969
IF THE HUSBAND HAS BROAD SHOULDERS, THE WIFE WILL HAVE IT
EASIER IN CHILDBIRTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Measure of space: distance, height, depth |
DON'T DRINK MILK AND EAT FISH AT THE SAME TIME, THE
REACTION IS DEADLY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
A HORSEHAIR PLACED IN STAGNANT WATER TURNS INTO A SNAKE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Creation and Order of Animal Life BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 04-04-1969
AN ITCHING PALM MEANS MONEY IS FORTHCOMING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet |
Date learned: 04-04-1969
ONE CROW SORROW, TWO CROWS JOY,
THREE CROWS A WEDDING, FOUR CROWS A BOY,
FIVE CROWS SILVER, SIX CROWS GOLD,
SEVEN CROWS A SECRET THAT NEVER CAN BE TOLD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
Date learned: 04-04-1969
IF A NEW BABY DOESN'T FALL OFF HIS BED WITHIN SIX WEEKS,
SOMETHING BAD WILL HAPPEN TO HIM.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | 686 Sixths / Six Observation BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
THE WIFE WHO IS DELIVERING, PULLS ON AN OLD SWEATY SHIRT OF
HUSBAND'S TO RECEIVE STRENGTH FOR DELIVERY. IT'S TIED ON THE
FOOT OF THE BED. THE BAHAMA NEGROES TAKE THIS BELIEF FROM THE
FOLLOWING SCRIPTURE: "BY THE SWEAT OF THY BROW, SHALT THOU EARN
BREAD." GEN. 3--CURSE ON ADAM. "IN SORROW SHALT THOU LABOR
ALL THY DAYS." WIFE'S CURSE--"IN SORROW SHALT THOU BRING
FORTH CHILDREN."
Submitter comment: THIS IS A CUSTOM OF THE BAHAMA NEGROES IN THE MIAMI LABOR
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FLORIDA ; BAHAMAS ; NASHVILLE ; MIAMI ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
James Callow Keyword(s): BIBLE GENESIS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 05-09-1969
BELIEF (CUSTOM)
WHEN A BABY IS BORN, THE AFTERBIRTH IS DRIED CARE-
FULLY IN AN OVEN. THE HUSBAND WEARS A BAND OF THE
DRIED AFTERBIRTH ON HIS HAT. HE BELIEVES THIS
GIVES HIM STRENGTH.
Submitter comment: THIS IS A CUSTOM OF THE BAHAMA NEGROES IN THE MIAMI
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FLORIDA ; BAHAMAS ; NASHVILLE ; MIAMI ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 05-09-1969
THERE IS A BELIEF IN MISS POTT'S FAMILY THAT SAYS YOU WILL HAVE
BAD LUCK (IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE POTTS FAMILY) WHEN YOU WEAR
GREEN. THIS RESULTED FROM SEVERAL ACCIDENTS AND A COUPLE OF
DEATHS WHEN MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY WORE GREEN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 05-00-1970
IF THE SHUCK IS TIGHT ON AN EAR OF CORN, THERE WILL
BE A HARD WINER
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; WARTRACE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time Winter |
IF A WOMAN COMES TO YOUR HOUSE FIRST INSTEAD OF A MAN ON NEW
YEAR'S DAY, YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment: SPELLING CORRECTED
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 07-03-1970
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WEAR OPALS IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS NOT IN OCTOBER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F100 BELIEF -- Bad luck Jewelry (gems, rings, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-01-1970
IF YOU SEE A RABBIT WHILE YOU ARE PREGNANT, YOU WILL HAVE A
HARE-LIPPED BABY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 07-01-1970
BABIES ARE FOUND UNDER THE CABBAGE LEAVES IN THE GARDEN.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; CORNERSVILLE
Keyword(s): Babies ; BABY ; Cabbage ; GARDEN ; Tale
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Creation and Order of Human Life BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Birth |
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, YOU HAVE THREE CHANCES FOR
BAD LUCK AND THEN THE CURSE IS OFF.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 05-01-1969
WHEN TWO PEOPLE WALKING TOGETHER WALK ON DIFFERENT SIDES OF AN
OBSTACLE (LIKE A TREE), YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK IF YOU DON'T
SAY "BREAD AND BUTTER."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Leaving Entering Returning home Travel BELIEF -- Conversions SPEECH -- Formula |
PUT THE SALT SHAKER DOWN ON THE TABLE WHEN PASSING IT TO
ANOTHER OR IT IS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
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PROVERB
DON'T LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 06-16-1970