Social Control

Ancient Guam Era, Ancient Guam: Politics, Chamorro Culture, Civic Society, Historic Eras of Guam, Our Heritage, Politics and Government, Social Control, Social Stratification

Manma’gas: Leaders

Manma’gas is the Chamorro/CHamoru word for leaders when referred to as a group. In ancient Guam, CHamoru leaders were usually the oldest members of clans and were looked up to for their guidance and wisdom. The male leader of a clan is referred to as the maga’låhi (eldest son) and the female as maga’håga (eldest daughter).

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Ancient Guam Era, Chamorro Culture, Historic Eras of Guam, Our Heritage, Social Control, Social Stratification

Manåmko’

Manåmko’ is a Chamorro/CHamoru word which means the elderly. Manåmko’ can be translated into two words: The main word or subject is amko meaning elderly, with man making it plural.

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