| Sumario: | In a story, recorded in dialect form, from a woman born in the first half of the 20th century, personal life experiences intertwine with myth-like narratives that reinforce traditional knowledge -- beliefs and customs. The interviewee recalls how young brides would tie aprons to the village cross to ensure they would have children and unbaptised deceased infants would be buried beneath the cross. She also describes how neighbours could cast the evil eye on animals or steal milk from cows, and how such spells could be broken. There was the belief that it was essential to feed a beggar who would come to the door because they might be God wandering the world; also, if you dream of a deceased family member, you must fulfil their wishes.
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