The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

WHEN THE LOSS OF SOME PART OF THE BODY (ARM, LEG, ETC.) OCCURS,
THAT PART MUST BE STRAIGHTENED AND BURIED IN A "COMFORTABLE"
POSITION, LEST THE VICTIM CONTINUE TO BE PLAGUES BY THE
SENSATION OF PAIN FROM ITS CONDITION.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY

Date learned: 05-01-1969