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OYSTER FISHERMEN SAY IT IS BAD LUCK, A SIGN OF
DEATH, TO SWALLOW OYSTERS WHOLE.
Submitter comment:
SOME OF THE MEN OF HIS FISHING CREW BELIEVED THIS
VERY STAUNCHLY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Pastime BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Bad luck Activities |
Date learned: 03-01-1968