Notes on the Lontara' as Historical Sources

bilang, or kotika, describe the days of the week, giving the characteristics of each and indicating which ones are considered auspicious, Lontara' ade' 9 or ada', contain notes on adat law and custom; these are called latowa in Bugis-speaking areas and rapang in Makasar language areas. The lontara 1 ulu ada (Bugis) and lontara 1 ulukanaja (Makasar) are collections of the texts of treaties with nearby kingdoms or with overseas countries. In Bugis areas, one also finds government contracts, called rapang, which were drawn up between elected kings and the representatives of the people. The lontara 1