[11] Such seems to be the proper translation of xa′xa wai′gi djīgînā′g̣ē. [↑]
[12] The two trunks of the tree were sprung apart at the middle and held there by a cross-piece as follows:
Fig. 4.—Traditional device used in the capture of the Wā′sg̣o.
[13] This favorite Haida lake monster is represented with the body and head of a wolf and the fins of a killer whale. It went after whales at night and could bring back as many as ten at once upon its back, behind its ears, and in the curl of its tail. [↑]
[15] Referring to a scandal involving Djila′qons and another supernatural being called Swimming-russet-backed-thrush. [↑]
[16] This paragraph is very interesting, since it appears to imply that most of the supernatural beings belonged to the Raven clan. Stone-ribs and his mother were Eagles. [↑]
[17] The Haida here is somewhat obscure. By thrusting himself under her blanket Swimming-russet-backed-thrush confirms the suspicions regarding his relations with Djila′qons. [↑]