In most parts of [ancient Italy] women were forbidden to walk on the highroads twirling a spindle, because this was supposed to injure the crops.
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In most parts of [ancient Italy] women were forbidden to walk on the highroads twirling a spindle, because this was supposed to injure the crops.
Source: wiktionary
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