OLD KAPAMPANGAN SUPERSTITIONS (Last Part) 51. To prevent the soul of a recently departed from coming back, take his bed out of the house through the window. 52. Never get an oversized coffin for a dead family member; another member will surely die. 53. Newlyweds should spend their honeymoon night in the groom’s house; otherwise, he will die. 54. Never sleep under a house beam; you will get nightmares. 55. You will find an anting-anting (magic stone) at the tail of a whirlwind. 56. If your tooth falls off and drops to the floor, don’t let any rat to get to it; otherwise, the rest of your teeth will get smaller. 57. If you chance upon a barag (monitor lizard), you can make it stay by saying out loud, “E ke akakit! E ke akakit!” (I don’t see it) 58. Placing books under your pillow before you sleep will make you more intelligent. 59. Eating unripe fruits at night will cause the death of your mother. And last but not least: 60. A pimple is a sign of secret love. Source: Superstitions in Pampanga (1917) in H. Otley Beyers Philippine Folklore, Social Customs and Beliefs Vol. IX (Unpublished)
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