Launceston, in Cornwall, Midsummer bonfire near, ii. 141

Laurel grown in place of purification, i. 26;

eaten by Apollo's prophetess, i. 384;

Apollo's prophetess fumigated with, i. 384;

branch of, carried by Roman general in his triumph, ii. 175;

wreath of, worn by Roman general in his triumph, ii. 175;

used in kindling fire by friction, ii. 251, 252;

Cadmus crowned with, iv. 78 sq., vi. 241;

crown of, substituted for crown of oak leaves as prize in the Pythian games, iv. 80;

reason for substitution of laurel for oak, iv. 81 sq.;