In the Popol Vuh even clearer indications of this are given, and it is evident that the authority of Balam-Quitzé, Balam-Agab, Mahucutah and Iqi-Balam rested on the fact that they were the guardians and high-priests of the gods given to them at Tulan. The association between priest and god in this case seems to have been personal and not transferable, for their sons do not immediately succeed to their positions. In fact, the legend seems to indicate the substitution of a more secular form of authority, since the titles and _insignia_ of power are sought and obtained from a people living to the east, though these titles and _insignia_, not unnaturally, are conferred upon the elder sons of the deceased leaders. The titles include that of Ahpop, afterwards held by supreme chiefs, and the _insignia_ consist of canopy, throne, musical instruments, pigments, perfumes, animal head-dresses, heron-plumes and shell and other ornaments, many of which appear in the livery worn by the figures sculptured on the early Maya monuments. The power of the rulers grew, centres of authority, similar to Mayapan, but probably on a smaller scale, were formed, and tribute of gems, gold, feathers and honey was imposed upon the conquered tribes. In particular we are told that the ruling people grew rich upon the bride-prices paid by the suitors of their women, and it may be concluded that alliances with a princely house were as much sought in Guatemala as in Mexico, and that the belief, that rank could only be conferred by an individual in whose blood it was inherent, was equally prevalent. The Popol Vuh gives a list of the principal officers of the Quiché state, and those of the Cavek division are quoted below. Nothing is known concerning them save the probable translation of the titles, but they will serve to indicate the nature of the Quiché constitution, which may well have been founded on some system prevailing among the earlier Maya. The translations are those of Brinton. Ahau-Ahpop, the ruler. Ahau-Ahpop-Camha, possibly the sub-chief of the Tziquinaha. Ah-Tohil, the high-priest of Tohil. Ah-Gukumatz, the high-priest of Gukumatz. Nim-Chokoh-Cavek, the heir of the first. Popol-Vinak-Chituy, the high councillor of Chituy. Lolmet-Quehney, the overseer of tribute. Popol-Vinak-Pa-Hom-Tzalatz, the councillor of the ball-game. Uchuch-Camha, the high steward. In a later passage a functionary called Tepeu-Yaqui, who may have been the chief sacrificer, is substituted for the last. All these officials are described as “lords of great houses.” The other divisions of the Quiché were organized on similar principles.