6/9 [Greek text]--_Iliad_ xx, 73. Mr.Crooke observes that the binding was intended to prevent the object of worship from deserting her shrine or possibly doing mischief elsewhere, and refers to his article, 'The Binding of a God, a Study of the Basis of Idolatry', in _Folklore_, vol.viii (1897), p.134.The name is spelt Johilla in _I.G._ (1908), s.v.Son River. Monier Williams denies the barber's monopoly of match-making. |