Sounds heard before death; the sounds are later repeated in connection with the death or funeral

Motif

Sounds heard before death; the sounds are later repeated in connection with the death or funeral.

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Lasting magic qualities. · Magic sight and hearing. · view the constellation · filed as D1827.1.2

Cited in the index

general England, Scotland, Wales, Canada, U.S.: *Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under Magic hearing of noises which portend death. (Cf. D1812.)

Filed beside it

Listening at church door on Halloween to hear the names of those to die in the coming year. (Cf. D1825.6.) Noise warns of approaching death Sounds heard from distance at time of death

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