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After the Screech Owl Hollers
by Anderson, John Q.
North Carolina Folklore Journal
Vol. 2 Issue 1, Sept 1954
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
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p
18-19
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Animal lore
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Omens
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Superstition
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Medicine--Folklore
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The Young Scotsman and the Beautiful Mermaid
by McMahon, Margaret
North Carolina Folklore Journal
Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975
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
,
p
99-100
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Cape Fear River--Description and travel
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Folklore
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Scots--North Carolina--History--18th Century
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Legends
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Omens
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3.
Folklore Sampler
by Not Given
North Carolina Folklore Journal
Vol. 24 Issue 2, Aug 1976
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
,
p
64-68
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Subject(s):
Folklore
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Folk tales--North Carolina
;
Ghosts
;
Omens
;
Fishing
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