Masuren, a district of Eastern Prussia, “Easter Smacks” in, ix. 269;
Midsummer fire kindled by the revolution of a wheel in, x. 177, 335 sq.;
divination by flowers on Midsummer Eve in, xi. 52, 53;
divination by orpine at Midsummer in, xi. 61;
camomile gathered at Midsummer in, xi. 63;
fire kindled by friction of oak at Midsummer in, xi. 91
Mata, the smallpox goddess, sacrifice of first-born sons to, iv. 181
Matabele, magical effigies among the, i. 63;
their rain-charm, i. 291;
the power of witch-doctors among the, i. 351;