The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

AUNT ELLEN TYE LIVED OUT IN ROCKY HOLLOW. SHE TOLD ME IN
TIME OF CHILDBIRTH IT WOULD BE WELL TO PUT AN AX UNDER THE
BED. THIS WOULD CUT THE PAIN, SAID AUNT ELLEN. WELL,
SHE HAD HER CONVICTION ABOUT THIS BACKED UP BY PROVEN CASES,
SO I JUST LISTENED--GAVE HER MY RESPECTFUL ATTENTION
ON THE SUBJECT.

Where learned: KENTUCKY ; WILLIAMSBURG

James Callow Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC

Date learned: 03-00-1969