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KEEPING AWAY THE EVIL EYE

I CARRY IN MY CAR TO KEEP AWAY THE EVIL EYE AN ITALIAN CORNI HORN.

Submitter comment: THE HORN IS IN THE SHAPE OF A GOAT'S, AND IS MADE OF EITHER WOOD GOLD
OR PLASTIC. IT HAS AT IT'S TOP USUALLY A CROWN. IT CAN BE FOUND MOST
ANYWHERE IN ITALY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; RIVERVIEW

Subject headings:

BELIEF -- Emblem
BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness

Date learned: 01-00-1974

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