I. Eugpamolak Manobo, also called Manama and Kalayagan. The first and greatest of the spirits, and the creator of all that is. His home is in the sky from whence he can observe the doings of men. Gifts for him should be white, and should be placed above and in the center of offerings intended for other spirits. He may be addressed by the _mabalian_, the _datu_, and wise old men. II. Tolus ka balakat, "dweller in the _balakat_[43]." A male spirit who loves the blood, but not the flesh of human beings, and one of the three for whom the yearly sacrifice is made. Only the _magani_ may offer petitions to him. He is not recognized by the people of Digos and vicinity. [43] A hanger in which offerings are placed. III and IV. Mandarangan and his wife Darago. This couple look after the fortunes of the warriors, and in return demand the yearly sacrifice of a slave. They are supposed to dwell in the great fissure of Mt. Apo, from which clouds of sulphur fumes are constantly rising. The intentions of this pair are evil, and only the utmost care on the part of the _magani_ can prevent them from causing quarrels and dissentions[sic] among the people, or even actually devouring some of them. V. Taragomi. A male spirit who owns all food. He is the guardian of the crops and it is for him that the shrine known as _parobanian_ is erected in the center of the rice field. VI. Tolus ka towangan. The patron of the workers in brass and copper. VII. Tolus ka gomanan. Patron of the smiths. 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. XII. Diwata. A class of numerous spirits who serve Eugpamolak Manobo. XIII. Anito. A name applied to a great body of spirits, some of whom are said formerly to have been people. They know all medicines and cures for illness, and it is from them that the _mabalian_ secures her knowledge and her power. They also assist the _tigyama_ in caring for the families.