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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1890. Excerpt: ... INDEXES. INDEX TO Abduction, marriage by, among Mord- vins, 420-21 Abercromby (Hon. J.), " Magic Songs of Finns," 17-46, 331-47; "Marri age Customs among Mordvins," 417-462 Abergele. See " Ffynnon Elian" Abyssinia, custom of concealing name iu, 273-274 Adder, Finnish accounts of origin of, 45 46 Adiaudhis Wives, Drowning of (Torres Straits Tale), 181, 193 Acgium, flower festival at, SIS Africa, belief iu ill-luck brought by turning back, 155 Age, marriageable, among Mordvins, 418 Agnatism in Russian law, 472 Agricultural sacrifice, signification of, 392-393 Alba, Fin Maccumhail and son of King of, 257 All Souls' Eve, apple-begging custom on, 315 Allcmaus, licentious festivals of, 468 Alsace, belief that meeting oneself presages death, 228 Ancients, some popular superstitions of the, 145-171 Andaman Islanders, earthquake belief of, 150 Anger necessary to ensure success at fishing (Esthonian belief), 165 Animal, Finn charm for bite of, 20 -- language--calf, 289; bird, 291 Animals, figures of, Mordvin wooing- presents, 423 Manchu marriage-presents,4S5 Annandale Frog-Prince story, 498- 499 Apples, custom of begging on Eve of All Souls for, 315 placed on threshold at Manchu marriage, 491 Archangel, Government of, endogamy in, 469; firing of pistol by father of bride, 477 ARTICLES. Arendt (C), "Marriage Ceremonies of the Manchus," 481-492 Arician priesthood, succession to, 391 Aries, Drae legend at, 209 Arm-guard used by islauders of Torres Straits, 81 Armadale, tradition of Duke of Buck- ingham at, 318 Arrows, shooting of, at Manchu mar- riages, 487 used in Torres Straits, 77 Arthur, King, his death caused by cat, 251 Arthurian Saga, 250-253 Arverni, early gold coinage of the, 99 Aryan epic literature of Iceland, 235- 236 Arzamas, carrying brido by, 430 Ashes, pot not to be set on (Cam...
