Good Friday ceremonies in, v. 255 sq.;

worship of Demeter and Persephone in, vii. 56, 65;

Ascension Day in, ix. 54;

Midsummer fires in, x. 210;

St. John's Day (Midsummer Day) regarded as dangerous and unlucky in, xi. 29;

bathing at Midsummer in, xi. 29;

St. John's wort as a balm in, xi. 55

Sick, sacrifices for the, iv. 20, 25;

thought to be possessed by the spirits of kings, iv. 25 sq.

Sick man, attempts to prevent the escape of the soul of, iii. 30 sqq.