The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

A WAY TO DETERMINE THE SEX OF AN UNBORN CHILD IS TO HOLD A SAUCER
OF WATER OVER THE MOTHER'S HEAD AND THEN PUT A DROP OF OIL IN THE
SAUCER. IF THE DROP SPREADS, THE UNBORN BABY WILL BE A GIRL; IF THE
DROP STAYS IN PLACE, THE BABY IS A BOY.

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT MADE IT A CLEAR THAT SHE BELIEVES IN THIS OLD ITALIAN
BELIEF.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN

Date learned: 02-25-1982