made by a metal mirror, x. 132, 137, 138 n. 5;
year called a fire, x. 137;
thought to grow weak with age, x. 137;
pretence of throwing a man into, x. 148, 186, xi. 25;
carried round houses, corn, cattle, and women after child-bearing, x. 151 n.;
used to drive away witches and demons at Midsummer, x. 170;
as a protection against evil spirits, x. 282, 285 sq.;
made by means of a wheel, x. 335 sq., xi. 91;
as a destructive and purificatory agent, x. 341;
used as a charm to produce sunshine, x. 341 sq.;