[17] For the story to which this refers, see [Chapter XXVIII]. [↑]
[18] This may possibly be the world of Yama, the Todas rarely, if ever, using the letter y. The word was often pronounced Amanòdr. [↑]
[19] This is one of several instances in which the initial t of a word is omitted in compound forms. [↑]
[20] Möditi is the name applied to all the women of other tribes. It is perhaps suggestive that this name should be used for a stone connected with the goddess Teikirzi. [↑]
[21] Several of those who have witnessed Toda funerals have noticed that barren buffaloes are killed on these occasions, and I believe that it is a recognised custom to use such animals. Pidrvan’s funeral lament begins with a reference to barren buffaloes, and the clause, “in the midst of barren buffaloes you went,” evidently refers to Pidrvan’s skill in catching buffaloes at the funeral ceremonies. [↑]
[22] See Fawcett, Journ. Anthrop. Soc. Bombay, 1890, vol. ii., p. 146. [↑]
[23] In Teitnir’s lament for Pidrvan (see p. [387]) he speaks of a Kars kazun, which suggests that each clan has its own kazun. [↑]