intended to drive away dragons, 161
“—— Brooms” in Sweden, ii. [54]
—— Day, charm for fig-trees on, i. 18;
water claims human victims on, 26 sqq.;
in ancient Rome, 178;
regarded as unlucky, ii. [29]
—— Eve, Snake Stones thought to be formed on, i. 15;
Trolls and evil spirits abroad on, 172;
witches active on, ii. [19];
the season for gathering wonderful herbs and flowers, [45] sqq.;