Definition of Terms
(Excerpt from Book 1)
Bandoryon. It is a group of musicians in Kravena.
Bunjao. He is a well-trained warrior.
Dama-dama. It is a flowering shrub that has a strong scent especially at night.
Datu. He is a tribe’s leader.
Dulsabang. It is a box where Kravenas could put their belongings. It is made up of woven rattan.
Hakara. She is a servant to the tribe’s leader and his family.
Hakaro. He is a servant to the tribe’s leader and his family.
Hala-hala. It is a magical shrub in Kravena used in treating wounds.
Hayan. It is a candle stick of different aromatic herbs believed to send a relaxing effect in the nostrils.
Ila. It is how Vangkekans call their mother.
Ilo. It is how Vangkekans call their father.
Kansilo. He is a wise Kravena responsible in guiding the datu’s decisions.
Kubot. It is a dwelling of the Kravenas; made up of bamboo walls and large dried grasses as rooftop.
Kul-pas. It is the female Vangkekans’ bark-fiber skirt.
Lapey. It is a Vangkekan kind of liquor, prepared from coconut.
Mang-aani. He/she is a tribe peasant responsible for planting sinapoy, the Vangkekans’ staple food.
Ogbo Tree. It is a tree in Kravena that is believed to have a pain-relieving property.
Palasyon. It is the dwelling of a datu and his family. It is much larger than any kubot and it is located at the center of the tribe.
Pasindol. Kravena Tribe’s annual contest to spot the most excellent in archery.
Pluta. It is a musical instrument that sounds and looks like a flute.
Pugad. It is a hiding place of the Kravenas. It is located underground, covered with wild grasses. It has a secret way leading towards the Samo River.
Raha. He is a datu’s first son and successor.
Reyna. She is a datu’s wife.
Sagigilid. He is a brave and skilled Vangkekan assigned by the tribe’s leader to head their forces.
Sayang. It pertains to a sister.
Sayong. It pertains to a brother.
Sepe. He is a datu’s son.
Sesa. She is a datu’s daughter.
Sinapoy. It is a form of grain that is the staple food of Vangkekans. It is boiled along with various aromatic leaves to enhance its savor.
Sukdalang. It is the datu’s basket-work hat placed on the back of the head.
Surato. He/she is a trained Vangkekan in writing or carving inscriptions.
Taga-siklaw. He is assigned to investigate the tribe’s anomalies.
Taga-sumalas. It is a group of dancers performing for every Vangkekan festivity.
Tambuling. It is a musical instrument resembling a drum.
Ula-ula. It is a magical shrub (like hala-hala shrub) in Kravena used in treating wounds.
Wang-gis. It is the male Vangkekans’ wide and thick breechclothes.