Title: Energy Through Contact

Informant Data: Sarah Lindquist – 19 years old, female, born and raised in Mercer Island, Washington, Danielle Glinka – 20 years old, female, born and raised from Orlando, Florida

Type of Lore: Customary, Contagious Magic

Language: English

Country of Origin: United States

Social/Cultural Context: The volleyball team at Dartmouth strongly believes in energy through contact. So, whenever someone makes a good play or is playing well in a game, every one will try and touch them to get their good energy, allowing them to play well too.

Informant’s Comments: Informant stated that “this is why you see us touch each other’s butts all the time.”