Record #:

35048

Author(s):

Anderson, John Q.

Abstract:

A short story about the superstitions that a screech owl could foretell a death.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Sept 1954, p18-19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Animal lore; Omens; Superstition; Medicine--Folklore

Record #:

35716

Author(s):

McMahon, Margaret

Abstract:

While exploring around the Cape Fear River, a young man spied a beautiful mermaid, just like the ones that were rumored to be in Scotland. Taking this as a good omen, the man decided to stay in the Cape Fear region and build his life.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p99-100 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cape Fear River--Description and travel; Folklore; Scots--North Carolina--History--18th Century; Legends; Omens

Record #:

35737

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

A collection of stories about ghosts, stilling, fishing, death omens, and animals. Written by various authors.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 24 Issue 2, Aug 1976, p64-68 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore; Folk tales--North Carolina; Ghosts; Omens; Fishing