Warramunga of Central Australia, their belief in the reincarnation of the dead, i. 100;
their tradition of purification by fire, 180 n. 2
Warts supposed to be affected by the moon, ii. [149]
Water thrown on the last corn cut, a rain-charm, i. 237 sq.;
marvellous properties attributed to, at Midsummer (the festival of St. John), 246 sqq.;
prophetic, drunk on St. John's Eve, 247
—— of Life, i. 9
Waterbrash, a Huzul cure for, ii. [149] sq.
Wave accompanying earthquake, i. 202 sq.
Weaning of children, belief as to the, in Angus, ii. [148]