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WHEN MY INFORMANT'S LITTLE SISTER WAS BORN, THE NEIGHBORS
TOLD HER MOTHER THAT SHE WOULD BE ABLE TO TELL THE FUTURE
BECAUSE THE BABY WAS BORN WITH A VEIL OVER HER FACE. THIS
HAPPENED IN A MINING TOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA EARLY IN THE
TWENTIETH CENTURY.

Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Keyword(s): CAUL

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BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body)
BELIEF -- Birth

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