ABSTRACT
Death of the king—preparing the royal corpse for burial—princes fight for the throne—chiefs and widows killed at the grave of the king—cattle offered to the dead king—sickness among common people—magical influence the cause of death—sickness among pastoral people—beliefs in ghostly possession—disposal of property by sick men—ascertaining the cause of death—management of a sick chamber—death—burial customs of pastoral people—mourning customs—introducing the heir to end mourning—burial of princes and princesses—burial customs of agricultural clans—burial of women.
