James Callow Folklore Archive
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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
SUPERSTITION
IF YOU HIT YOUR MOTHER OR FATHER YOUR HAND WILL DRY UP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HUNTINGTON WOODS
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 02-11-1979