Snakes, spells for subduing—II. [150];
crowns worn by—II. 633.

Sneezing, custom of saying “God bless you” in reference to—I. [254], 576; II. 631.

Son, banishment of a favourite, brought about by his brothers—I. [357], [358] and note.

Sons of kings devour their fathers like crabs—I. [249];
of rival queens, jealousy between—I. [358]; II. [217];
king Tárávaloka gives away his two sons to a Bráhman—II. [501].

Speaking immediately after birth of ominous import—I. [119]; II. 629.

Spectacle visible at both twilights—II. [600].

Spell for flying through the air overheard by a young man—I. [159];
for driving away Rákshasas—ibid;
for attracting a Yakshiṇí—I. [467].

Spells for breaking through walls, rending fetters, and becoming invisible—I. [74].

Spitting, terrible consequences of—II. [147].

Spring, description of—II. [411], [479];
the season of love—II. [481].