The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

LEGEND

IN THE FIJI ISLANDS THE WOMEN OF THE HOUSEHOLDS CATCH FISH
IN THEIR MOUTHS DURING THE PLENTIFUL SEASON. BEFORE THEY GO OUT TO
THE WATER, THEY GREASE THEIR FACES UP SO THEY
WON'T DISTRACT THE FISH.

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT

Keyword(s): FISHING

Date learned: 03-09-1972