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.