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Under the circumstances it has seemed best to defer the attempt and to call attention in the footnotes to striking similarities with other fields.

Dans ces circonstances, il a semblé préférable de différer cette tentative et d'attirer l'attention dans les notes de bas de page sur les similitudes frappantes avec d'autres domaines.

In the main these tales are so closely associated with the religious beliefs of the present day that it is unlikely they will be found, in anything approaching their present form, outside the districts dominated by this tribe.

Dans l'ensemble, ces récits sont si étroitement associés aux croyances religieuses d'aujourd'hui qu'il est peu probable qu'on les trouve, sous une forme approchant leur forme actuelle, en dehors des districts dominés par cette tribu.

Nevertheless, isolated incidents corresponding to those of neighboring peoples or even of distant lands occur several times.

Néanmoins, des incidents isolés correspondant à ceux des peuples voisins ou même de terres lointaines se produisent à plusieurs reprises.

Observation has led me to the belief that the religious organization and ceremonies of the Tinguian have reached a higher development than is found among the neighboring tribes, and that this complexity decreases as we penetrate toward the interior or to the south.

L'observation m'a amené à croire que l'organisation religieuse et les cérémonies des Tinguian ont atteint un développement plus élevé que celui que l'on trouve parmi les tribus voisines, et que cette complexité diminue à mesure que l'on pénètre vers l'intérieur ou vers le sud.

If this be true, it seems evident that the tales based on or associated with them must likewise grow weaker as we go from Abra.

Si cela est vrai, il semble évident que les récits basés sur eux ou associés à eux doivent également s'affaiblir à mesure que l'on s'éloigne d'Abra.

I wish here to acknowledge my indebtedness to Dr. Franz Boas and Dr. Berthold Laufer, whose interest and suggestions have been of greatest value in the preparation of the material for publication;

Je souhaite ici reconnaître ma dette envers le Dr Franz Boas et le Dr Berthold Laufer, dont l'intérêt et les suggestions ont été d'une très grande valeur dans la préparation du matériel pour la publication ;

also to express my gratitude to the late Robert F. Cummings, under whose liberal endowment the field work was carried on.

ainsi qu'à exprimer ma gratitude au regretté Robert F. Cummings, grâce à la généreuse dotation duquel le travail de terrain a été mené.

His constant interest made possible the gathering of the extensive Philippine collections now in the Museum, and it is a matter of deep regret that he did not live to see all the results of his generosity made available to the reading public.

Son intérêt constant a rendu possible la constitution des vastes collections philippines aujourd'hui au Musée, et c'est avec un profond regret qu'il n'a pas vécu pour voir tous les résultats de sa générosité mis à la disposition du public lecteur.

Fay-Cooper Cole,

Fay-Cooper Cole,

Assistant Curator of Malayan Ethnology.

Conservateur adjoint d'Ethnologie malaise.

Vocabulary

Dans
In, within, or inside a place or time.
ces
These or those (plural demonstrative adjective).
circonstances
Circumstances, situations, or conditions surrounding an event.
il
He, it, or impersonal pronoun in French.
semblé
Seemed or appeared (past participle of sembler).
préférable
Preferable or more desirable than other options.
de
Of, from, or indicating possession in French.
différer
To postpone, delay, or differ from something.
cette
This or that (feminine singular demonstrative).
tentative
Attempt or effort to accomplish something.
et
And (basic French conjunction).
attirer
To attract, draw, or direct toward something.
attention
Attention, notice, or careful consideration of something.
les
The (plural definite article in French).
notes
Notes, marks, or musical notes in writing.
bas
Low, bottom, or base of something.
page
Page or sheet of a document or book.
sur
On, upon, or about a topic.
similitudes
Similarities, resemblances, or likenesses between things.
frappantes
Striking, notable, or impressive in appearance.
avec
With or accompanied by someone or something.
autres
Other, others, or different things or people.
domaines
Domains, fields, or areas of knowledge.
ensemble
Together, as a whole, or collectively.
récits
Narratives, accounts, or stories told in detail.
sont
Are (third person plural of être).
si
So, if, or such (used in comparisons).
étroitement
Closely, tightly, or in a closely-knit manner.
associés
Associated, connected, or linked with others.
aux
To the (contraction of à + les).
croyances
Beliefs, faith, or convictions held by people.
religieuses
Religious, spiritual, or related to faith.
aujourd
Today or in modern times (aujourd'hui).
hui
Day (part of aujourd'hui meaning today).
qu
That or which (contraction of que).
est
Is (third person singular of être).
peu
Little, few, or a small amount.
probable
Probable, likely, or expected to happen.
on
One, we, or people in general.
trouve
Finds, discovers, or encounters something.
sous
Under, beneath, or below something.
une
A or an (feminine singular article).
forme
Form, shape, or way something appears.
approchant
Approaching, nearing, or resembling closely.
leur
Their or to them (possessive or indirect).
actuelle
Current, present, or existing at this time.
en
In, on, or made of something.
dehors
Outside, exterior, or beyond a place.
des
Of the or some (plural article).
districts
Districts, regions, or administrative areas.
dominés
Dominated, ruled, or controlled by others.
par
By or through (indicating agency).
tribu
Tribe or ethnic group sharing culture.
Néanmoins
Nevertheless, however, or yet in contrast.
incidents
Incidents, events, or occurrences of note.
isolés
Isolated, separated, or set apart.
correspondant
Corresponding, matching, or equivalent to.
ceux
Those or the ones (masculine plural).
peuples
Peoples, nations, or populations of people.
voisins
Neighbors, nearby, or adjacent places.
ou
Or (basic conjunction for alternatives).
même
Even, same, or self (reflexive).
terres
Lands, territories, or areas of ground.
lointaines
Distant, far, or remote in distance.
se
Oneself or reflexive pronoun in French.
produisent
Occur, happen, or take place.
plusieurs
Several, multiple, or many different times.
reprises
Times, occasions, or instances repeated.
observation
Observation, watching, or careful examination.
amené
Led, caused, or prompted to believe.
croire
To believe, think, or have faith.
que
That, which, or what (conjunction).
organisation
Organization, structure, or arrangement of groups.
religieuse
Religious, spiritual, or related to faith.
cérémonies
Ceremonies, rituals, or formal proceedings.
ont
Have (third person plural of avoir).
atteint
Reached, achieved, or attained a level.
un
A, an, or one (masculine singular).
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