[3] It is possible that the elucidation of this point might also help towards the explanation of the Badaga account of the Toda clans. [↑]
[6] According to Breeks, the Kotas who supply the Todas are known as muḷḷu Kotas. [↑]
[7] The Kotas are agriculturists as well as mechanics, and, according to Breeks, they are quite as efficient as the Badagas in this occupation. They also keep buffaloes, though chiefly or entirely for their own use. [↑]
[8] It is perhaps noteworthy that some of the Kurumbas of Malabar are still noted for their cleverness in collecting honey, and are known as Tên or honey Kurumbas (Fawcett, Bull. Madras Museum, iii, p. 9). [↑]
CHAPTER XXVIII
THE CLANS OF THE TODAS
In this chapter I propose to give a short account of each of the Toda clans with any special features which characterise its ceremonial and social organisation. The chapter will consist largely of detail, much of which may be thought to have no great interest, but it seems desirable to put on record as full an account as possible of the condition of the people at the time of my visit. A certain amount of folklore will be included, those tales being given which are specially connected with the history of a clan.