used to kindle the need-fire, x. 148, 271, 272, 275, 276, 278, 281, 289 sq., xi. 90 sq.;
used to kindle the Beltane fires, x. 148, 155;
used to kindle Midsummer fire, x. 169, 177, xi. 91 sq.;
used for the Yule log, x. 248, 250, 251, 257, 258, 259, 260, 263, 264 sq., xi. 92;
fire of, used to detect a murderer, xi. 92 n. 4
—— -woods on the site of ancient Rome, ii. 184 sqq.
—— -worship of the Druids, ii. 9, xi. 76 sq., 301
Oaken image dressed as a bride, ii. 140 sq.;
leaves in medicine, ix. 58