- Devil's grandmother
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The devil's grandmother is a common figure in Russian folklore, mainly used in curses and as a reason something has gone wrong, i.e. when a machine breaks down.[1] Also occasionally mentioned in less prominent roles are the devil's other relatives, such as his mother.[2]
See also
- Elephantopus tomentosus[3]
References
- ^ Turtledove, Harry (1994). Worldwar: in the balance. Worldwar. Random House, Inc. p. 314. ISBN 0345388526. http://books.google.com/books?id=8PBMsDoKUtcC&pg=PA314&dq=Devil%27s+grandmother%2Bengine&lr=&as_brr=3&cd=1#v=onepage&q=Devil%27s%20grandmother%2Bengine&f=false. "As best I can tell, the devil's grandmother has set up shop in your engine."
- ^ Chamberlain, Isabel Cushman (1900). "The Devil's Grandmother". Journal of American folklore (Worchester, Mass.: American Folklore Society) 13: 278–280. http://books.google.com/books?id=sR6dAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA278&lpg=PA278&dq=Devil%27s+grandmother&source=bl&ots=vw_pgXOHY6&sig=HPD9ZgI0XaXq0PpMQ8vmq03iFrE&hl=en&ei=eKQgS5LvCpTllQeds7n9CQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CCYQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=Devil%27s%20grandmother&f=false.
- ^ Georgia, Ada E. (1914). A Manual Of Weeds. The Macmillan Company. http://chestofbooks.com/flora-plants/weeds/Manual-Of-Weeds/Woolly-Elephant-s-Foot-Elephdntopus-Tomentosus-L-Tobacco.html.
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