Springs, underground, detected by divining-rod, ii. [67] sq.
Springwort, mythical plant, procured at Midsummer, ii. [69] sqq.;
reveals treasures, opens all locks, and makes the bearer invisible and invulnerable, [69] sq.
Sproat, G. M., on seclusion of girls at puberty, i. 43 sq.
Spruce trees free from mistletoe, ii. [315]
Squeals of pigs necessary for fruitfulness of mangoes, i. 9
Squirrels burnt in the Easter bonfires, i. 142, ii. [40]
Stabbing a transformed witch or werewolf in order to compel him or her to reveal himself or herself, i. 315
Staffordshire, the Yule log in, i. 256
Stamfordham, in Northumberland, need-fire at, i. 288 sq.