in Russia, [44];

to step over threshold among Hindoos, [36] f.;

not lifted over threshold in India, [38];

borne in sedan-chair to new home, [39] f.;

carried over fire in China, [40];

worshiping at altar-fire of new home in India, China, Greece, and Rome, [41];

inducted into household office at hearth, [44];

represented by the Church, [218], [221].

Bridegroom:

to step over blood at threshold in Central Africa, [27] f.;