The sequence of rites connected with the conclusion of a marriage, p. 432 sq.
Their most general social object to give publicity to the union,
PP. 433-438.—The union sanctioned by an official, p. 433 sq.-
Contracted in the presence of witnesses, pp. 434-436.-Publicity
given to the sexual consummation of marriage, p. 436 sq.-Publicity
given to the union by celebrating it with feasting, p. 437 sq.-The
social importance of marriage feasts, p. 438.-Rites de séparation and
rites d'agrégation, ibid.-Marriage rites symbolising the union between
the parties or intended to strengthen the marriage tie, pp. 438-456.-
The joining of hands, p. 439 sq.-The tying together of the couple,
PP. 440-442.-Other rites of contact, p. 442.—The tying of something
to bride and bridegroom separately, p. 443.-Betrothal and wedding
rings, p. 443 sq.-Ceremonies in which an article of dress belonging
to or presented by one of the partners is worn by the other, p. 445-
The union of the parties symbolised, or effected, by means of blood,
P. 445 sq.-The use of red lead and of the red colour in general in
wedding rites, p. 446 sq.-The use of animal blood, p. 447 sq.-The
eating together of bride and bridegroom, PP. 448-452.—The rite of
drinking together, pp. 452-454-Some other kindred rites, p. 455 sq.—
Certain rites supposed to ensure the durability of the marriage,
P. 456 sq.-Rites intended to ensure or facilitate the consummation
of the marriage, PP. 457-467.-The breaking of eggs at weddings,
PP. 457-459. Of earthenware vessels or objects of glass, pp. 459–463.
Of a staff or rod or tree, p. 463 sq.—Of a loaf of bread or a cake,
p. 464.-The red colour perhaps regarded as a means of ensuring
defloration, p. 466 sq.-Rites practised, or supposed to be practised,
with a view to making the wife fruitful or the mother of male offspring,
pp. 467-486.-Little children used for this purpose, pp. 467-469.—
The bridal pair or the bride being seated on the skin of an animal,
P. 470. The throwing of some kind of cereals or fruit on the bride or