his worship of serpents, v. 67;

the hoeing and sowing of his fields, ix. 234

Wicked after death, fate of the, in Egyptian religion, vi. 14

Wicked Sower, driving away the, on the first Sunday in Lent, x. 107, 118

Wicken (rowan) tree, a protection against witchcraft, x. 326, 327 n. 1

See also [Rowan]

Wicker giants at popular festivals in Europe, xi. 33 sqq.;

burnt in summer bonfires, xi. 38

Widow, claim to kingdom through marriage with the late king's, ii. 281 sqq.; iv. 193;

re-marriage of, in Salic law, ii. 285 sq.