Martyrdom of St. Dasius, [308] sqq.
Mascal or Festival of the Cross in Abyssinia, [133] sq.
Mashti, supposed name of Elamite goddess, [366] sq.
Mask, two-faced, worn by image of goddess, [287].
See also [Masks]
Masked dances and ceremonies of savages, [374] sqq.;
to promote fertility, [236]
Maskers in the Tyrol and Salzburg, [242] sqq.;
as bestowers of fertility, [249];
supposed to be inspired by the spirits whom they represent, [380], [382], [383]