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His movements thus bear a certain relation to the season, as he is 

 outside in the hottest weather and at the fire in the coldest. 



Formerly his movements were somewhat different. According to 

 the ancient tradition he used to circulate much 

 Oldfas ion. jjiore extensively and frequently as follows: — 



In 1st month he dwelt on the roof for the first half of the month 



and for latter half on the floor. To repair 

 the roof at such a time means the death of 

 the head of the family. 



In 2nd ,. ,, at top of stairway. The stair during this 



month cannot be mended, otherwise one of 

 the family will die. 



In 3rd ,, ,, in the granary. Cannot make any altera- 



tions there during this month, otherwise all 

 the grain will be bewitched and spoiled. 



In 4th 5, ,, on the doorway. I'hen cannot mend door- 



way, otherwise that member of the family 

 absent on a journey will die. 



In 5th ,, ,, in the hand corn-mill and the water-mill. 



Then cannot mend theae, otherwise all luck 

 will depnrt. 



In 6th ,, ,, in any foxes' or rats' holes near the house. 



Then cannot interfere with these holes, 

 otherwise a child will die. 



In 7th ,, ,, on roof. Then cannot rejiair, otherwise the 



husband will die. 



In 8th ,, ,, in the wall foundation. Then cannot 



rejoair, otherwise a child will die. 



In 9th ,, ,, up the chimney. Then must not repair, 



otherwise house will be transferred to a 

 new owner. 



In 10th ,, ,, in the beams or standard posts. Then can- 



not repair, otherwise the house will collapse. 



In 11th ,, ,, underneath fire-place. Then cannot re- 



pair, otherwise the housewife will die of 

 hiccup or vomitting. 



In 12th ,, ,, in the stable. Then cannot repair or dis- 



turb it, otherwise the cattle will die or be 

 lost. 



The other precautions in regard to his presence and the penalties for 



disturbing him are as follows : — In the 1st and 2nd 



inflicted. ^^° ' ' ^°^^ month when the god is in the middle of the house, 



tiie fire-grate must not be placed there, but in a 



corner of the house, and no dead body must be placed there. 



