James Callow Folklore Archive
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SHAMROCK BELIEF
THE SHAMROCK HAS BECOME ONE OF THE NATIONAL EMBLEMS OF IRELAND.
THE FOUR LEAFED VARIETY IS MUCH RARER AND IS SAID TO BE FOUND
ONLY WHERE THE MARE DROPS THE FIRST FOAL. IT IS SAID TO
HAVE SPECIAL POWERS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL PLANT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Sign Color |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN