temis, were clad in
bearskins, and that this is a pretty frequent custom in the dances of
totemic races. In support of this, however, we are not referred to
really totemic races . . . but to the Hirpi of Italy, and to the [Greek]
in Egypt.' Of course I never said that the [Greek] danced around
Artemis! I did say, after observing that they were described as 'playing
the bear,' 'they even in archaic ages wore bear-skins,' for which I cited
Claus {141a} and referred to Suchier, {141b} including the reference in
brackets [ ] to indicate that I borrowed it from a book which I was
unable to procure. {142a} I then gave references for the classical use
of a saffron vest by the [Greek].

Beast Dances

For the use of beast-skins in such dances among totemists I cite Bancroft
(iii. 168) and (M. R. R. ii. 107) Robinson {142b} (same authority). I
may now also refer to Robertson Smith: {142c} 'the meaning of such a
disguise [a fish-skin, among the Assyrians] _is well known from many
savage rituals_; it means that the worshipper presents himself as a
fish,' as a bear, or what not. {142d} Doubtless I might have referred
more copiously to savage rituals, but really I thought that savage dances
in beast-skins were familiar from Catlin's engravings of Mandan and
Nootka wolf or buffalo dances. I add that the Brauronian rites 'point to
a time when the goddess was herself a bear,' having suggested an
alternative theory, and added confirmation. {142e} But I here confess
that while beast-dances and wearing of skins of sacred beasts are common,
to prove these sacred beasts to be totems is another matter. It is so
far inferred rather than demonstrated. Next I said that the evolution of
the bear into the classical Artemis 'almost escapes our inquiry. We find
nothing more akin to it than the relation borne by the Samoan gods to the
various totems in which they are supposed to be manifest.' This Mr. Max
Muller quotes (of course, without reference or marks of quotation) and
adds, 'pace Dr. Codrington.' Have I incurred Dr. Codrington's feud? He
doubts or denies totems in Melanesia. Is Samoa in Melanesia, par
exemple? {143a} Our author (i. 206) says that 'Dr. Codrington will have
no totems in his islands.' But Samoa is not one of the doctor's
fortunate isles. For Samoa I refer, not to Dr. Codrington, but to Mr.
Turner. {143b} In Samoa the 'clans' revere each its own sacred animals,
'but combine with it the belief that the spi