in New England, [176].
Beccah. See [Meccah].
Becker, W.A.: cited, [37], [41], [72] f.
Beer-sheba, well at, in dispute, [170].
Beginning of religious rites, [199], [225].
Beirut. See [Beyroot].
Bektashi derwishes of Syria, threshold custom of, [10].
Bel, gate of, reference to, [95].
Bel-Merodach, new king of ancient Babylon adopted by, [80].
Belford, marriage customs at, [142].