popularly regarded as the source of moisture, [137] sq.;
worshipped by the agricultural Indians of tropical America, [138] sq.;
viewed as the husband of the sun, [139] n.;
Athenian superstition as to an eclipse of the, [141];
children presented to the, [144] sqq.;
thought to have a harmful influence on children, [148]
——, the new, ceremonies at, ii. [141] sqq.;
dances at, [142];
custom of showing money to, or turning it in the pocket, [148] sq.
——, the waning, theories to explain, ii. [130];