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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
DOG DAYS
I WAS ALWAYS TOLD BY MY MOTHER AND MY FATHER THAT THE LAST
DAYS OF AUGUST WERE DOG DAYS BECAUSE IT WAS SO HOT. THEY TOLD
ME NEVER TO MESS WITH DOGS THEN BECAUSE THE HEAT MADE THEM
SULLEN AND UNPREDICTABLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August 16 BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Measure of time Month |