Compare, besides, the Indo-Iranian feasts, _medha_, that accompany this Bacchanalian liquor-worship.] [Footnote 24: Ludwig interprets the three Ribhus as the three seasons personified.

Etymologically connected is Orpheus, perhaps.] [Footnote 25: [Greek: o de chalkeos asphales aien edos menei ouranos], Pind.

N.vi.

5; compare Preller[4], p.40.] [Footnote 26: Wahrscheinlich sind Uranos und Kronos erst aus dem Culte des Zeus abstrahirt worden.

Preller[4], p.