The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

SHAMROCK BELIEF

THE SHAMROCK HAS BECOME ONE OF THE NATIONAL EMBLEMS OF IRELAND. THE FOUR-LEAFED VARIETY IS MUCH RARER AND IS SAID TO BE FOUND ONLY WHERE A MARE DROPS HER FIRST FOAL. IT IS BELIEVED TO HAVE SPECIAL POWERS.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector are the same person.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS

James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; PLANT

Date learned: NOT GIVEN