mythical, supposed to kill and resuscitate lads at initiation, xi. 243
Giant-fennel burnt in Midsummer fire, x. 213
Giants, myths of, based on discovery of fossil bones, v. 157 sq.
—— and gods, their battle, v. 157
—— of wicker-work at popular festivals in Europe, xi. 33 sqq.;
burnt in the summer bonfires, xi. 38
Giaour-Kalesi, Hittite sculptures at, v. 138 n.
Giddiness, transferred to flax, ix. 53
Giggenhausen, in Bavaria, burning the Easter Man at, x. 144
Gigha, island off Argyleshire, wind-charm in, i. 323