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Crocodiles 0

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23 Oct, 2009

Crocodiles

Crocodiles “weep” tears when they have eaten all but the head of their victim; these tears turn to jewels to lure further human prey. Cures: Crocodile blood cures eye problems and snakebites. Fried crocodile...

Crabs 0

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23 Oct, 2009

Crabs

Placing crab eyes on the back of your neck relieves swollen eyes.

Candle 0

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22 Oct, 2009

Candle

If a candle lighted as part of a ceremony blows out, it is a sign that evil spirits are nearby. Also, see birthday cake.

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22 Oct, 2009

Bridge

If you say good-bye to a friend on a bridge, you will never see each other again. You must hold the top of your head while crossing a bridge to keep the bridge from...

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22 Oct, 2009

Robin

If a robin flies into a room through a window, death will shortly follow.

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22 Oct, 2009

Bell

The sound of bells drives away demons because they’re afraid of the loud noise. When a bell rings, a new angel has received his wings. A bell ringing for no reason is an ill...

Bed and Sleeping 0

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22 Oct, 2009

Bed and Sleeping

Turning a feather bed on a Sunday gives the people who use it bad dreams for a week. Feather beds make it difficult for a dying person to die. Marriage If you make a...

Cattle, Cows and Oxen 0

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21 Oct, 2009

Cattle, Cows and Oxen

Scattering primroses on the ground and hanging a piece of mountain ash or rowan to the door protects cattle from witches. Tarring cows behind the ears and at the root of the tail prevents...

Boars 0

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19 Oct, 2009

Boars

The devil may take the form of a boar during the meetings of covens.

Beavers 0

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19 Oct, 2009

Beavers

If you see a beaver storing food logs, short lengths of aspen or birch with the bark still on, there will be an icy winter.

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