Supernatural powers attributed to chiefs, [6] sqq.
Superstition, baneful effects of, [3]; a plea for, [3] sq., [154] sq.; as a prop of government, [6] sqq.; as a prop of private property, [20] sqq.; as a prop of marriage, [44] sqq.; as a prop to the security of human life, [111] sqq.; heavy toll paid to, [113]; services which superstition has rendered to humanity, [154] sq.; at the bar, [155] sq.; the creed of the laggards in the march of intellect, [168] sq.; a danger to society, [170]; the religion of a past generation, [170] sq.
Superstitions either public or private, [169]; the crudest, survive longest, [170] sq.
Superstitious fear of contact with Maori chiefs, [9] sq.
Surface of society in perpetual motion, [171]
Survivals of savagery in civilization, [166]
Swedes, the ancient, [16]
Taboo as a support of chiefs, [7] sqq.; as a prop of private property, [20] sqq.; (tambu) in Melanesia, [26] sq.
Tabooed, homicides, [121]
Tahiti, sacredness of kings of, [10] sq.