Áspis-kerekes
"The origin of this rhyme is way back in the days shamans used to heal by laying hands on the sick body parts saying healing verses. I used to do it with my children when they had a 'booboo'." -Annemarie Vicsek
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Áspis-kerekes
Asp Snake Turning
Finger Play
Finger Play
(Hungarian)
(English)
1. Áspis-kerekes
2. Útifüves, leveles
3. Bíbola-bíbola,
4. Paccs-paccs-paccs.
1. Asp snake turning
2. Rib-wort* with leaves
3. Bíbola-bíbola**
4. Slap, slap, slap!
Notes
*Rib-wort is in the Plantago Family. According to Wikipedia, "Plantago species have been used since prehistoric times as herbal remedies... Externally, (as) a poultice of the leaves... In folklore it is even claimed to be able to cure snakebite..."
**Enchanting words
Pronunciation:
Ah-shpish kerekesh
ooty-few-vesh levelesh
Bee-boluh bee-boluh
Paccs-paccs-paccs
Game Instructions
1. Draw a circle on the kid's palm with your finger.
2. Útifű is a healing herb and here we draw a four-leave clover.
3. Stroke the kid's hand from the fingers to the wrist on each "bíbola".
4. Gently slap the palm three times.
![Watch](https://www.mamalisa.com/images/ml_images/watchEnglish.png)
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Thanks and Acknowledgements
Thanks to Annemarie Vicsek for sharing this rhyme with us! Thanks to Szarka Peter for the translation (with Lisa)!