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.;