[188.] The Partridge people are here represented as weak in sorcery.
[189.] Deienensowanens for Dienĕⁿsoʹwănĕⁿs signifies “Her shoulders (are) large or broad.”
[190.] Deanohdjes for Deanoʹʼdjes is the descriptive name of the walrus; the term signifies “His two teeth (are) long.”
[191.] Geia is the generic name for a walrus.
[192.] The time of one year here apparently refers to the period of hibernation—the absence from his ordinary home.
[193.] Nitgendasadieha for Nitgĕñdăʹʼsădieʹʼa signifies “At the narrow opening or clearing.”
[194.] The numeral “10” here and in the fourth line above appears to be simply a round number indicative of a long time.
[195.] Osigweon for Oʻsiʹgweon is the name of the rattlesnake, and signifies “What has a (?) spear affixed to it.”
[196.] The smoke from the pipe would have magically overpowered Doonongaes, and so it must not arise without protest.
[197.] Hinon for Hiʹʼnoⁿʼ, one of the oldest names among Iroquoian peoples for the Thunder Man-Being, was the uncompromising enemy of all serpents, and was at the same time the especial guardian of mankind.