Chapter VII.

Barrenness.

Indian Famine and Sun-spots--Sun-worship--Demon of the Desert--The Sphinx--Egyptian Plagues described by Lepsius: Locusts, Hurricane, Flood, Mice, Flies--The Sheikh's ride--Abaddon--Set--Typhon--The Cain wind--Seth--Mirage--The Desert Eden--Azazel--Tawiscara and the Wild-rose