Animals, see Beasts, Birds, Fish, Reptiles

Animism, [47]–54, [579], [580];
see Soul

Astrological calculations, [544]–555

Badi (mischiefs, evil influences), origin and number of, [94], [428], [429];
casting out, [155], [156], [177], [178], [427]–436

Bajang (vampire), [320]–325

Bamboo, supernatural development of children, etc., in, [16]–18;
superstition regarding use of, [116];
used in fire-production, [317], [318];
used in circumcision, [360]

Bananas, time for planting, [217]

Batara Guru, [85]–92

Bathing, ceremonial, [81], [277], [278], [334], [335], [338] (note), [385], [387], [399]–401, [424], [431], [465]

Bear, legends about the, [183]–187;
his enmity towards the tiger, [183], [184]