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At a glance
A death omen is a sign believed to announce an approaching death. It may involve an animal’s behavior, a dream, or an ordinary event given ominous meaning. The sign need not be a supernatural creature itself.
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Tradition & history
The Texas State Historical Association records Texas beliefs involving midnight howling, certain bird calls, and dreams of losing teeth. These examples belong to traditions passed between people and generations; their meanings are not shared uniformly across the state.
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Sources consulted
- Joe S. Graham, “Folk Belief,” Handbook of Texas Online, Texas State Historical Association.