Chapter I.

Hunger.

Hunger-demons--Kephn--Miru--Kagura--Ráhu the Hindu sun-devourer-- The earth monster at Pelsall--A Franconian custom--Sheitan as moon-devourer--Hindu offerings to the dead--Ghoul--Goblin-- Vampyres--Leanness of demons--Old Scotch custom--The origin of sacrifices