[725]. Murderous weapon as symbol of the fructifying phallus.

[726]. Plato has already testified to this as a phallic symbol, as is mentioned above.

[727]. White-leaved.

[728]. Far-shooting Hecate.

[729]. Far-shooting, the far-darting.

[730]. Goddess of birth.

[731]. Cited by Roscher: I, 2, Sp. 1909.

[732]. Hecate.

[733]. Compare the symbolism in the hymn to Mary of Melk (12th century).

“Santa Maria,