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JEWISH BIRTH CUSTOM
A PIECE OF IRON PLACED IN THE WOMAN'S BED OR UNDER HER PILLOW.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS SHOWN TO ME IN THE BOOK OF THE HOLY AND PROFANE.
TO WARD OFF EVIL SPIRIT AT BIRTH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth |
Date learned: 00-00-1974