The Matayon Tribe
As Argus continued to think of the tribe's name, he also recalled the talk of Banuk and Miguel at the open hut near the hills.
During the time Banuk and Miguel had discussed how they should manage the three territories, Miguel suggested to create divisions in leadership...
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"Why not elect a leader at each of these three villages that would relay my orders? Remember the function of a Lakan?"
During ancient times, Lakan is what tribesmen called the representative of a clan or a group of families. These leaders called Lakan would then be responsible for the welfare of the clan and is usually elected by their own family members.
But now, Miguel is trying to elevate their positions and roles to the tribe.