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Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3 Additions: Precedence and Privileges of the Clans in the Maneaba. MSS version(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurPrecedence and privileges of the clans in the maneaba for speaking, entering, ceremonial functions, the laying of mats and feasting. There is a list of the clans, their gods, ancestors, totems and crests.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3 Additions: The Clan and the Totem. MSS version.(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurLists of totems and information about the tradition of totemism on the Gilbert Islands (Kiribati)Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3 Additions: Traditional Origins of the Maneaba. Typescript draft.(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurStories about the traditional origins of the differing styles of maneaba buildings from the earliest migrations of the Samoans to the Gilbert Islands or Kiribati.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3 Additions: Chart of Clans, Auti Gods, etc(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurChart of clans delineating gods, ancestors, totems and crestsItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3 Additions: Typescript version of 3.1 Maneaba(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurThe maneaba, with its different styles over the years and in different locations throughout the islands, is a general focus of social life, an index to social groupings, pedigrees or genealogy, descent in the boti or seating and laws concerning marriage.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3 Additions: Plan of Maneaba(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurGround plan of maneaba, Maungatabu style, showing clan sitting placesItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3.6: Unclassified Grimble Notes(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurOrigin myths and legends concerning the sun-cult of Maui (Polynesia) and Bue from the Gilbert Islands/Kiribati, a comparison of these, magic spells for situations such as cockfighting, protection, fishing, love and bravery. There is also a page on medical diagnosis and on immigration's effect on social outlook (the secrecy or otherwise of clan traditions).Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3.4: Traditional Origins of the Maneaba(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurNotes on the traditional origins of the maneaba via the invasion of groups from Samoa having a common goddess in Tituabine.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3.3: Precedence of the Clans in the Maneaba(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurThe hereditary precedence and duties of the clans in the maneaba are described as being very structured traditions carried out for every aspect of life, such as food, harvest, clothing, decoration, rituals and the spiritual beliefs embodied in the person of Karongoa n uea, who bears the sun-titleItem Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3.2: The Historical content of Gilbertese Mythology(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurA discussion of creation myths, legends and totems regarding the origins of the Gilbertese after migration from Samoa many generations ago.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3.1: Traditional Origins of the Maneaba(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurStories about the traditional origins of the differing styles of maneaba buildings from the earliest migrations of the Samoans to the Gilbert Islands or Kiribati.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3.1: Precedence and Privileges of the Clans in the Maneaba(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurPrecedence and privileges of the clans in the maneaba for speaking, entering, ceremonial functions, the laying of mats and feasting. There is a list of the clans, their gods, ancestors, totems and crests.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3.1: Material concerning the Maneaba(2016) Grimble, Sir ArthurThe maneaba, with its different styles over the years and in different locations throughout the islands, is a general focus of social life, an index to social groupings, pedigrees or genealogy, descent in the boti or seating and laws concerning marriage.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3.5: A genealogical approach to Gilbertese History(2013-10-08)This chapter demonstrates the disruption of the dynastic system and the simplification of Gilbertese religious traditions by piecing together genealogies over 3 historical periods, from approximately 1250 AD to recent times.Item Open Access Part I, Series L, Section 3.1: Function of the Maneaba - The clan and the totem.(2013-10-08)This manuscript describes modifications to the totem system after the Samoan immigration, possibly made so that the range of marriageable partners became wider.