——, sound of, thought to resemble thunder, ii. [228] sqq.;

supposed to increase the food supply, [230];

supposed to be the voice of a spirit, [233], [234], [235]

Burchard, Bishop of Worms, his condemnation of a heathen practice, ii. [191]

Bures, bonfires, i. 110 n. 1, 111 n. 1

Burford, in Oxfordshire, Midsummer giant and dragon at, ii. [37]

Burghead, the burning of the Clavie at, i. 266 sq.;

the old rampart at, 267 sq.

Burgundy, Firebrand Sunday in, i. 114;

the Yule log in, 254