James Callow Folklore Archive
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I'VE TRIED THIS AND IT SURE WORKS. YOU CAN SAY IT'S SILLY
BUT I KNOW IT WORKS. IF THERE'S AN OWL HOOTING, IT WILL
SURE STOP IF YOU JUST TAKE (A) SHOE AND TURN IT UPSIDE
DOWN OR TURN YOUR DRESS TAIL UP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-17-1972