processions with lighted torches to ensure the, x. 233 sq.;
supposed to depend on the number of human beings sacrificed, xi. 32, 33, 42 sq.
—— of women, magical images designed to ensure the, i. 70 sqq.;
magical ceremonies to ensure the, x. 23 sq., 31
Ferula communis, L., giant fennel, its stalks used to carry fire, ii. 260, 260 n. 1
Festival. See also [Feast]
—— of All Souls, iv. 98
—— of the Assumption of the Virgin, August 15th, i. 14, 16
—— of “the awakening of Hercules” at Tyre, v. 111