Beasts, ideas about, [52], [53], [141]–193;
souls of, [52], [53];
legendary, human origin of, [53], [151]–153, [158], [159];
sacred and tutelary, [68], [70], [153], [163]–166, [283];
superstitious dread of the larger, [149], [150];
evil influences in dead, [155], [156], [177], [178]
Beating, expulsion of evil influences by, [22], [155], [177]
Bee-trees, [202]–204
Bees, an unlucky omen, [535]
Betrothal ceremonies, [364]–368
Bezoar stones, magic properties and use of, [274]–277, [425], [426], [441]
Bidan (midwife), ceremonies connected with engagement of, [332], [333]
Birds, ideas about, [109]–141;
supernatural or mythical, [110], [111];
nocturnal, [111], [112];
of ill omen, [111], [112], [123], [124];
legendary, human origin of, [121]–123, [126], [129]–131;
lucky, [124], [125];
nests, [127], [128];
decoy, [132]–141