Even as Aaron and his companions were heralded as heroes and praised by the tribals, they didn’t forget the sacrifices of their warriors. Defeating the fabled beaked hunters of the sky was no less than performing a miracle. This great victory would have called for a grand celebration, but the mood in the Cayuga settlement was sombre due to the deaths of their fellow tribesmen.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the Cayuga people gathered around their sacred bonfires to pay homage to the departed souls, accompanied by the rhythmic chanting of the elder.
Aaron and his companions were given a shack of their own, overlooking the chief’s lodging. It was a small triangular structure held together by bamboo stems tied with hemp and was covered in palm leaves. A bed made of soft cotton bales
