Among them the use of the peace-pipe was general; among several and perhaps all of the tribes the definite use of insignia was common; among them the customary hierarchic organization of the aborigines was remarkably developed and was maintained by an elaborate and strict code of etiquette whose observance was exacted and yielded by every tribesman.
"The Siouan Indians"
W. J. McGee
By means of the priests Abiathar and Zadok he caused it to be made known to the elders of Judah that the rest of the tribes had made overtures to him, to recognise him again as king, which was not the case;-would they be the last to lead back their own flesh and blood, their tribesman David?
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
The heiress could not marry beyond the tribe, in order that the inheritance might at least fall to the lot of a tribesman.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker