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School: Cill Thiomáin, Durrus, Bantry (roll number 15989)

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Kilcomane, Co. Cork
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Máiréad Ní Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0288, Page 082

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  1. Beliefs about the Features (continued)

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    well-balanced mind
    A chin with a dimple in it denotes a love of gaiety.
    A chin which comes down flat from the lips shows bad temper and stupidness.
    A chin which turns upwards shows a person who constantly schemes for his own advantage.
    (7) Voice: A well modulated sonorous, voice shows intelligence
    A loud voice denotes boast and bravado.
    A rough voice shows an ill-formed mind
    A deep strong voice is a sign of a strong constitution and a daring disposition
    A dull, dead-sounding voice shows timidity.
    (8) Hair: Foxy hair is considered a sign of crossness.
    Brown hair is said to be becoming.
    Black hair is considered the most beautiful of all.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    null
    Gender
    Female