Scotland, common words tabooed in, [392] sqq.
Scratching the person or head, rules as to, [146], [156], [158], [159] n., [160], [181], [183], [189], [196]
Scrofula thought to be caused and cured by touching a sacred chief or king, [133] sq.
Sea, horror of the, [10];
offerings made to the, [10];
prohibition to look on the, [10];
special language employed by sailors at, [413] sqq.
—— -mammals, atonement for killing, [207];
myth of their origin, [207]
Seals, supposed influence of lying-in women on, [152];