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... century died with the century , but this is not so ; and as these notions are curious and in many respects impor- tant historical factors , I have thought it worth while to jot down what of this Folk Lore has come under my observation ...
... century died with the century , but this is not so ; and as these notions are curious and in many respects impor- tant historical factors , I have thought it worth while to jot down what of this Folk Lore has come under my observation ...
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... century . In an old ballad of that period occurs the following passage : — " A marvel high and strange is seen full many a time- When to the murdered body nigh the man that did the crime , Afresh the wounds will bleed . The marvel now ...
... century . In an old ballad of that period occurs the following passage : — " A marvel high and strange is seen full many a time- When to the murdered body nigh the man that did the crime , Afresh the wounds will bleed . The marvel now ...
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... century its influence in curing diseases was believed in . The toothache could be cured by boring with a nail the tooth or gum till blood came , and then driving the nail into an oak tree . A child with rupture could be cured by ...
... century its influence in curing diseases was believed in . The toothache could be cured by boring with a nail the tooth or gum till blood came , and then driving the nail into an oak tree . A child with rupture could be cured by ...
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