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SUPERSTITION
IT IS A COMMON POLISH BELIEF THAT BUTTER ON THE NECK OF A YOUNG
INFANT CAN WARD OFF ANY EVIL SPIRITS UNTIL BAPTISM
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Baptism Naming rite |
Date learned: 11-11-1974