[57] The story tellers explain the very frequent mention of “girls who always stay in the house” or “who never go out of doors” by saying that in former times the prettiest girls were always protected from the sunlight in order that their skin might be of light color. These girls were called lala-am—those within. It is not thought they remained constantly within doors.

[58] See [p. 11].

[59] See [p. 12].

[60] See [p. 13, note 1].

[61] See [p. 14, note 2].

[62] See [p. 13, note 2].

[63] Small covered benches built during the Sayang ceremony for the use of spirits and mortals.

[64] See [p. 11].

[65] See [p. 17].

[66] See [p. 11].