The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

TO WARD OFF THE EVIL EYE

THESE THINGS SHOULD BE PLACED IN A BABY'S CRIB, PERHAPS UNDER A
PILLOW OR SOMEWHERE ELSE WHERE A STRANGER WOULDN'T SEE THEM:
A GOLD CHARM IN THE SHAPE OF A HAND WITH THE 2 FINGERS IN
THE SIGN OF HORNS,
OR A COW'S HORN MADE RED.
THE CHILD MIGHT ALSO BE DRESSED IN RED.
THESE THINGS WILL KEEP THE CHILD SAFE FROM THE EVIL EYE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 10-26-1969