[FOOTNOTES:]
[1] Leland, C. G., "Algonquin Legends of New England," Boston 1884, p. 31.
[2] Frazer, J. G., "The Golden Bough," "The Magic Art," 1911, Vol. I, pp. 155-6.
[3] "Teutonic Mythology."
[4] This appears to be the usually adopted explanation, but on p. 67 a suggestion is made regarding the word versipelles, which may throw a different light on the derivation.
[5] Vol. II, p. 58.
[6] "The Historical Works of Giraldus Cambrensis," 1863. Bohn's Library p. 79 et seq.
[7] Fiske, J., "Myths and Myth-makers," 1873, p. 74.
[8] 1873, pp. 242-7.