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Show Sneezing Prayer. The custom goes so far back into the past It is next to Impossible to 6ay when .it actually began. According Accord-ing to Strada, the custom originated among the Assyrians, who, through an opinion of the danger that attended it, after the act of sneezing made a short prayer to the gods. The Romans, after . sneering, cried out: "Jupiter, help me!" The custom Is mentioned by Homer, the early Jewish writers, and others, and is found among many savage sav-age tribus. Xow York American. |