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There are seven of these men, and each has a distinct title. All are apparently of equal importance to the group. Le-yod', of ato Lowingan, whose title is "Ka-lob'," has charge of the ka-lob' ceremony held once or twice each year to allay the baguios. Ang'-way, of ato Somowan, whose title is "Chi-nam'-wi," presides over the chi-nam'-wi ceremony to drive away the cold and fog.
Once every new moon each Pa'-tay performs the pa'-tay ceremony in the sacred grove near the pueblo. This ceremony is for the general well-being of the pueblo. The third class of intercessors has duties of a two-fold nature. One is to allay the rain and wind storms, called "baguios," and to drive away the cold; and the other is to petition for conditions favorable to crops.
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