fasting spit
fasting spit If a child is born with any birthmark, there is a belief that the following practice will make it disappear: The mother (or, I suppose, any adult) must make the sign of the cross on the mark of the child with a finger wet with "fasting spit" (This procedure must be carried out...
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| Summary: | fasting spit If a child is born with any birthmark, there is a belief that the following practice will make it disappear: The mother (or, I suppose, any adult) must make the sign of the cross on the mark of the child with a finger wet with "fasting spit" (This procedure must be carried out before anything is eaten.) This should be done for nine consecutive mornings. Then, the mark should disappear. JH 6/71 DNE-cit Used I Used I Used I |
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