The relation of the Achagua to the Maypure, is undetermined. That there are many words common to the two tongues is certain. According, however, to Gumilla, this is only from intercourse and intermixture.—Mithridates.
Their habits, manners, and civilization are nearly those of the Saliva, i.e. imperfectly agricultural.
THE YARURA.
Divisions.—1. Yarura Proper. 2. Betoi. 3. Situfa. 4. Airico. 5. Ele. 6. Quaquaro(?)
Area.—The water-system of the river Casanare.
Native name.—Yupuin.
THE OTTOMACAS.
Locality.—Middle Orinoco, at its junction with the river Sinaruco.
Dialects.—1. Ottomaco Proper. 2. Taparita.