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Magical Membranes: Born in the Caul
A lass if born in June with a caul Will wed, hev bairns & rear ’em all. But a lass if born with a caul in July, Will loose her caul & young will die. Every month beside luck comes … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Folklore & Myth
Tagged birth folklore, born in the caul, caul, en caul birth, English superstitions, European folklore, folklore, human remains, human skin, human skin artefacts, maritime supersitions, myth, preserved human skin, private collections, protection from drowning, protective talismans, sailors charms, skin artefacts, talismans
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