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EVIL EYE

WHEN A BABY IS BORN ARMENIANS USED TO PUT A
BLUE BEADED BRACELET WITH ONE BEAD
HAVING AN EYE ON IT AROUND THE BABY'S WRIST.
THIS WAS TO CHASE AWAY EVIL SPIRITS.

Submitter comment: THIS CUSTOM WAS DONE DURING THE TIME OF THE 1930
DEPRESSION IN THE U. S.

Where learned: HOME ; DETROIT

Subject headings:

BELIEF -- Curse

Date learned: 11-01-1971

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