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IN consequence of a notice published by Baron C. R. Osten-Sacken in NATURE (vol. xlix., p. 198, December 28, 1893), requesting the public for information about the folk-lore of the Oxen-born bees, I made to him several communications, most of which were incorporated in his subsequent works: namely, “On the Oxen-born Bees of the Ancients” (Heidelberg, 1894), and “Additional Notes in Explanation of the Bugonia-Lore,” &c. (ibid., 1895).1 Continuing since in the researches, I have collected the following notes, which I trust you will allow me a space to publish, inasmuch as the latter work (p. 4) contains the author's indication that he shall thereby conclude his publications on this subject:—
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MINAKATA, K. Notes on the Bugonia-Superstitions—The Occurrence of Eristalis Tenax in India. Nature 58, 101–103 (1898). https://doi.org/10.1038/058101c0
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