240 THE MANOBOS OF MINDANAO— GARVAN 



I also find mention of a similar movement in a letter from Father Urios, 17 dated Jativa, 

 July 26, 1899. It seems that one Manaitai, a Manobo chief, residing at the headwaters of 

 the Bahaian River, was told by his familiar spirit, Sindatuan, to lead all the Manobos of Patro- 

 cinio back to the mountains. By orders of Sindatuan the whole clan was to meet in one house 

 and for the space of one moon they were to unite in prayers and shouts, at the end of which time 

 all would be transported, body and soul, into the sky. 



The letter states that Manaitai was obliged to abstain from everything except roots, sugar- 

 cane, and fish. The worshipers of Sindatuan complied with directions in every particular, 

 even to the burning of candles; but as there was no immediate prospect of a celestial assent, 

 the belief was abandoned and the parties concerned returned to their original creed and 

 observances. 



From these examples it does not seem too bold to state that religious revivals of a similar 

 character may be looked for periodically, perhaps every 10 or 15 years, especially on the 

 occurrence of public perils such as contagious diseases or fear of invasion. 



» Cartas de los PP. de la CompaSia de Jesus, 9; 533, 1891. 



