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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
MYTH
MALTESE PEOPLE BELIEVE IN SPIRITS. THEY TAKE THE FORM OF A LITTLE
COLORED GENIE CALLED HARAS. A WOMAN FOUND MONEY EVERY DAY ON THE
DRESSER UNTIL ONE DAY SHE REVEALED HER SECRET TO HER NEIGHBOR. THE
FOLLOWING MORNING SHE WOKE UP SEVERELY BEATEN.
Where learned: HOME
Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome PROSE NARRATIVE -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 00-00-1967