[26] For a general discussion of the conflicting views cf. Dr Nitze’s study, referred to above. The writer devotes special attention to the works of the late Prof. Heinzel and Mr Alfred Nutt as leading representatives of their respective schools. [27] R. Pischel’s _Ueber die Ursprung des Christlichen Fisch-Symbols_ is specifically devoted to the possible derivation from Indian sources. Scheftelowitz, _Das Fischsymbolik in Judentem und Christentum_ (_Archiv für Religionswissenschaft_, Vol. XIV.), contains a great deal of valuable material. R. Eisler, _Orpheus the Fisher_ (_The Quest_, Vols. I and II.), _John, Jonas, Oannes_ (_ibid_. Vol. III.), _The Messianic Fish-meal of the Primitive Church_ (_ibid_. Vol. IV.), are isolated studies, forming part of a comprehensive work on the subject, the publication of which has unfortunately been prevented by the War. [28] _Mahâbhârata_, Bk. III. [29] Cf. Scheftekowitz, _op. cit_. p. 51. [30] Cf. _The Open Court_, June and July, 1911, where reproductions of these figures will be found. [31] _Op. cit_. p. 403. Cf. here an illustration in Miss Harrison’s _Themis_ (p. 262), which shows Cecrops, who played the same _rôle_ with regard to the Greeks, with a serpent’s tail. [32] _Ibid_. p. 168. In this connection note the prayer to Vishnu, quoted above. [33] Cf. Eisler, _Orpheus the Fisher_ (_The Quest_, Vol. I. p. 126). [34] Cf. W. Staerk, _Ueber den Ursprung der Gral-Legende_, pp. 55, 56. [35] Df. S. Langdon, _Sumerian and Babylonian Psalms_, pp. 301, 305, 307, 313. [36] Cf. Eisler, _The Messianic Fish-meal of the Primitive Church_ (_The Quest_, Vol. IV.), where the various frescoes are described; also the article by Scheftelowitz, already referred to. While mainly devoted to Jewish beliefs and practices, this study contains much material derived from other sources. So far it is the fullest and most thoroughly _documenté_ treatment of the subject I have met with. [37] Cf. Eisler, _op. cit_. and Scheftelowitz, pp. 19. 20. [38] Cf. Eisler, _op. cit_. p. 508. [39] Cf. Scheftelowitz, _op. cit_. pp. 337, 338, and note 4. [40] Hucher, _Le Saint Graal_, Vol. I. pp. 251 et seq., 315 _et seq_. [41] Cf. A. Nutt, _Studies in the Legend of the Holy Grail_, p. 209. [42] Cf. Eisler, _The Mystic Epitaph of Bishop Aberkios_ (_The Quest_, Vol. V. pp. 302-312); Scheftelowitz, _op. cit_. p. 8. [43] Cf. _The Voyage of Saint Brandan_, ll. 372, _et seq_., 660 _et seq_. [44] _Op. cit_. ll. 170 _et seq_., and _supra_, p. 119. [45] _Vide supra_, p. 70. [46] _Op. cit_. p. 168. [47] Cf. _The Messianic Fish-meal_. [48] _Op. cit_. p. 92, fig. 42 _a_. [49] _Op. cit_. p. 23, and note, p. 29. [50] _Parzival_, Bk. IX. ll., 1109 _et seq_., Bk. XVI. ll. 175 _et seq_. [51] Cf. _Sir Gawain at the Grail Castle_, p. 55. Certain of the _Lancelot_ MSS., _e.g._, B.N., f. Fr. 123, give two doves.