Miraculous births of gods and heroes, v. 107
Mirasans, the, of the Punjaub, their worship of snakes, viii. 316 sq.
Miris of Assam, fear to offend woodland spirits, ii. 39;
new fire made after a death among the, ii. 267 n. 4;
woman's share in agriculture among the, vii. 123;
eat tiger's flesh to make them brave, viii. 145
Mirror or burning-glass, fire made by means of, ii. 243, 245 n.
Mirrors, superstitions as to, iii. 92 sq., 94 sqq.;
covered after a death, iii. 94 sq.
Mirzapur, the Chero of, i. 209;