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MENING. MUJAN. x Oyu Irang's Door. Pakat. Kupit. Other members in the Room. Balu Usan's Door. Balu Buah's Door. Oyong Kalang's Door. Ngau. Uya. Sidi Jau's Door. Kuleh. Libut. Balari = UDING. x x Other People in the Room. BALA KEYONG = Aban Batu. Oyu Baung. Oyu Lalu = ? LUJOK. Aban Tingan's Door. Kalang. Paran. MUJAN. x Brothers. Tama Lim Balari = ? Balari. Livang. Wan. Slaves. URAI. SUAI. Nurang.
We have little information bearing upon the origin and history of these Kayan gods. But a few remarks may be ventured. The names of many of the minor deities are proper personal names in common use among the Kayans or allied tribes, such as JU, BALARI, ANYI, IVONG, URAI, UKA; and the title LAKI, by which several of them are addressed, is the title of respect given to old men who are grandfathers.
At the head of these is Ula Gemilang, the sea divinity, a power who works for the good of man. Adum Girang is another spirit of the sea, as also is Raja Duan, who has power over the sun, a spirit who is distinguished, when he appears in human form, by his white head-cloth. Majau is said to be pre-eminently rich. Aiar Urai Arang is said to be a small child whose mother is Aiar.
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