Spring, magical ceremonies for the revival of nature in, iv. 266 sqq.;

called Persephone, vi. 41;

ceremony at beginning of, in China, viii. 10 sqq.;

rites to ensure the revival of life in, ix. 400

“——, the Sacred,” among the ancient Italian peoples, iv. 186 sq.

—— and summer, myths of divinities and spirits to be told only in, iii. 384

Spring customs and harvest customs compared, vii. 167 sqq.

—— equinox, drama of Summer and Winter at the, iv. 257;

custom of swinging at the, iv. 284;

(vernal), sacrifice to Cronus at the, ix. 352