his reincarnations, viii. 263, 300;

his doctrine of transmigration, viii. 300, 301;

his saying as to swallows, ix. 35 n. 3

Pythaists at Athens, their observation of lightning and their sacrifices at Delphi, i. 33

Pythian games at Delphi, iv. 80 sq.;

originally identical with the Festival of Crowning, iv. 80, vi. 242 n. 1;

crown of oak leaves at first the prize in the, iv. 80;

celebrated in honour of the dragon or Python, iv. 80, 93;

originally celebrated every eight years, iv. 80, vii. 80, 84;

their period, vi. 242 n. 1