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Unikkaaqtuat: An Introduction to Inuit Myths and Legends

Expanded Edition

Neil Christopher editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Inhabit Media Inc

Published:4th Apr '11

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A textbook of Inuit myths and legends.

This definitive collection of Inuit legends is thoughtfully introduced and carefully annotated to provide the historical and cultural context in which to understand this rich oral tradition.A collection of ancient Inuit myths. In this exhaustive story collection, the rich tradition of Inuit storytelling becomes accessible to the rest of Canada for the first time. Unipkaaqtut is the Inuit word meaning "to tell stories." This definitive collection of Inuit legends is thoughtfully introduced and carefully annotated to provide the historical and cultural context in which to understand this rich oral tradition. Read about the origin of thunder and lightning, the tale of the man who married a fox and many animal fables from the North. Fascinating and educational, this little-known part of Canada's heritage will captivate readers of all ages. As a work of historical and cultural preservation, this text will be invaluable to those studying Inuit.

ISBN: 9781926569161

Dimensions: 178mm x 229mm x 18mm

Weight: 549g

288 pages