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].