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tself. The proper term for moon is _sinag_, which we have seen is the mother of Gaygayoma--a star,--and is clearly differentiated from Aponibolinayen. [4] [male]--male. [female]--female. [5] Occasionally the storytellers become confused and give Pagbokasan as the father of Aponitolau. [6] The town of Natpangan is several times mentioned as though it was the same as Kaodanan. [7] Only the most important references found in the texts are given here. For a fuller list see the index. [8] The only possible exception to this statement is the mention of a carabao sled on p. 150, and of Aponitolau and Aponibolinayen riding on a carabao p. 51. [9] A term applied to any of the wilder head-hunting tribes. [10] Ladders are placed on each side of the town gate and are inclined toward one another until they meet at the top. Returning warriors enter the village by climbing up the one and descending the other, never through the gate. [11] Copper gongs. [12] Sharpened bamboo poles which pass through the foramen magnum. [13] This poison is placed in the food or drink. The use of poisoned darts or arrows seems never to have been known to this people. [14] A similar custom is found among the Kayan of Borneo. See _Hose_ and _McDougall_, Pagan Tribes of Borneo, Vol. II, p. 171 (London, 1912). [15] In this dance a man and a woman enter the circle, each holding a cloth. Keeping time to the music, they approach each other with almost imperceptible movements of feet and toes, and a bending at the knees, meanwhile changing the position of the cloths. This is varied from time to time by a few quick, high steps. For fuller description see article by author in _Philippine Journal of Science_, Vol. III, No. 4, 1908, p. 208. [16] The custom was formerly practised by the Ilocano. See _Reyes_, Folklore Filipino, p. 126 (Manila, 1899). [17] See _Philippine Journal of Science_, Vol. III, No. 4, 1908, pp. 206, ff. [18] The Tinguian do not have a classificatory system of relationship terms. The term _kasinsin_ is applied alike to the children of mother's and father's brothers and sisters. [19] A sacred dance in which a number of men and women take part. It takes place only at night and is accompanied by the singing of the participants. [20] The night preceding the greatest day of the _Sayang_ ceremony. [21] Runo, a reed. [22] See p. 11, note 3. [23] A short ceremony held for the cure of fever and minor ills. I
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