VIII. Baitpandi. A female spirit who taught the women to weave, and who
now presides over the looms and the weavers.
IX. and X. Toglai, also called Si Niladan and Maniladan, and his wife
Toglibon. The first man and woman to live on the earth. They gave to the
people their language and customs. After their death they became
spirits, and are now responsible for all marriages and births. By some
people Toglai is believed to be one of the judges over the shades of the
dead, while in Bansalan he is identified with Eugpamolak Manobo.
XI. Tigyama. A class of spirits, one of whom looks after each family.
When children marry, the _tigyama_ of the two families unite to form one
who thereafter guards the couple. While usually well disposed they are
capable of killing those who fail to show them respect, or who violate
the rules governing family life.