Stratonicea in Caria, eunuch priest at, v. 270 n. 2;
rule as to the pollution of death at, vi. 227 sq.
Straubing, in Lower Bavaria, the Corn-goat at cutting the last corn at, vii. 282
Straw, the Yule, vii. 301 sq.;
of Shrovetide Bear used to make geese and hens lay eggs, viii. 326;
wrapt round fruit-trees as a protection against evil spirits, ix. 164;
tied round trees to make them fruitful, x. 115
Straw-bear at Whittlesey, viii. 329
—— -bull, effigy placed on land of laggard farmer at harvest, vii. 289 sq.
—— -goat at threshing in Bavaria, vii. 286