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