Note 127 — Chapter V · MAGIC RITES CONNECTED WITH THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF NATURE

Telentang: this and the next line probably refer to some form of omen which is taken from the way in which the tree falls; but this was not explained to me at the time. The “supine position” in this case would no doubt be an allusion to the position of a dead crocodile which has “turned turtle,” whereas to be “prone” would be its natural position as it swims. ↑