[2] First recorded by N.M. Saleeby.
[3] Those great birds are doubtless derived from Indian literature in which the fabulous bird garuda played such an important part.
[4] A common name in Malay and Sumatran tales.
[5] Probably Solomon of the Old Testament, who is a great historic figure among the Malay and who plays an important part in their romances.
[6] See [note 1, p. 28].
[7] In this case of a semi-historic being, whose father was said to be the brother of the earthquake and thunder, we have an interesting blending of mythological and historical facts.
[8] Among Malay people the sultan is the supreme ruler of a district, while petty rulers are known as datos.
[9] Here, as in the Tinguian lore, we find heroes conversing with animals and commanding the forces of nature to come to their aid.