The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

AT THE MOMENT OF DEATH, IF IT OCCURS IN THE HOUSE, ONE
OF THE SURVIVORS OF THE DECEASED MUST OPEN THE WINDOW
TO LET THE SOUL OUT.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT SAID THAT THIS WAS PRACTICED IN THE LAST
GENERATION OF HER FAMILY AND SHE HEARD OF THE PRACTICE
FROM HER MOTHER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Date learned: 02-27-1971