Myths And Legends Of Alaska

Author : Katherine Berry Judson
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783849619978

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Myths and Legends of Alaska by Katherine Berry Judson Pdf

Miss Judson has collected these myths and legends from many printed sources. She disclaims originality, but she has rendered a service that will be appreciated by the many who have sought in vain for legends of the Indians. There is an agreeable surprise in store for any lover of folk-lore who will read these books. Contents: Preface The Raven Myth The Flood The Origin Of The Tides How The Rivers Were Formed The Origin Of Fire Duration Of Winter Raven's Feast Creation Of The Porcupine How Raven Taught The Chilkats Raven's Marriage Raven And The Seals Raven And Pitch Raven's Dancing Blanket Raven And The Gulls The Land Otter Raven And Coot Raven And Marmot The Bringing Of The Light By Raven Daylight On The Nass River The Naming Of The Birds The Origin Of The Winds Duration Of Life Ghost Town How Raven Stole The Lake The Killer Whale Origin Of The Chilkat Blanket Origin Of Land And People Creation Of The World Origin Of Mankind The First Woman The First Tears Origin Of The Winds Origin Of The Wind North Wind East Wind And North Wind Creation Of The Killer Whale Future Life The Land Of The Dead The Ghost Land The Sky Country The Lost Light The Chief In The Moon The Boy In The Moon The Boy In The Moon The Meteor (?) Sleep House Cradle Song How The Fox Became Red Beaver And Porcupine ... and many more ...

Author : Katherine Berry Judson
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783849674465

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Myths and Legends of Alaska by Katherine Berry Judson Pdf

Miss Judson has collected these myths and legends from many printed sources. She disclaims originality, but she has rendered a service that will be appreciated by the many who have sought in vain for legends of the Indians. There is an agreeable surprise in store for any lover of folk-lore who will read these books. The Raven Myth The Flood The Origin Of The Tides How The Rivers Were Formed The Origin Of Fire Duration Of Winter Raven's Feast Creation Of The Porcupine How Raven Taught The Chilkats Raven's Marriage Raven And The Seals Raven And Pitch Raven's Dancing Blanket ... and many more ...

Author : Katharine Berry Judson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0243664060

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Myths and Legends of Alaska by Katharine Berry Judson Pdf

Author : John E. Smelcer
Publisher : Salmon Run Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Social Science
ISBN : IND:30000042034680

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A Cycle of Myths by John E. Smelcer Pdf

A collection of twenty myths from the Eyak, Tsimshian, Haida, & Tlingit Peoples of southeast Alaska. Each chapter includes an introduction & the book is illustrated throughout. These narratives keenly capture the mystical world of Alaska Native Legend--a world in which the supernatural is natural. To order contact SALMON RUN, P.O. Box 231081, Anchorage, AK 99523, (907) 561-8371, or contact BAKER & TAYLOR, PACIFIC PIPELINE, QUALITY BOOKS, or BODART CO.

Author : Katharine Judson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692340025

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Myths and Legends of Alaska by Katharine Judson Pdf

Discover the Myths and Legends of Alaska that have been passed down for generations of native tribes. Including all the original illustrations and photography of one of the great masters of America folklore Katharine Berry Judson.

Author : Katharine Berry Judson
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1297247612

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Myths and Legends of Alaska - Scholar's Choice Edition by Katharine Berry Judson Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Mary Giraudo Beck
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003-06-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780882409702

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Heroes and Heroines by Mary Giraudo Beck Pdf

"Mary Beck’s collection of legends from Tlingit and Haida folklore provides an excellent look at not only the mythology but the value and culture of these Southeast Alaska Natives." - Jan O’Meara Homer News Over uncounted generations the Tlingits and Haidas of Southeast Alaska developed a spoken literature as robust and distinctive as their unique graphic art style, and passed it from the old to the young to ensure the continuity of their culture. Even today when the people gather, now under lamplight rather than the flickering glow from the central fire pit, the ancient myths and legends are told and retold, and they still reinforce the unity of the lineage, and clan and the culture. "Mary Beck opens this collection of legends by setting the tradition scene: ‘…It will be a time of feasting, singing, and dancing, of honoring lineages and of telling ancestral stories.’ In this small, beautifully produced volume, enhanced by the wonderful illustrations by Nancy DeWitt, Becks tells nine traditional ancient myths and legends from the oral literature that are authentic for one group or another from this region, including Fog Woman, Volcano Woman, Bear Mother and The Boy Who Fed Eagles." - Bill Hunt Anchorage Daily News

Author : Evelyn Wolfson
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766061774

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Mythology of the Inuit by Evelyn Wolfson Pdf

During the long cold winter nights, Inuit families snuggled together in their winter houses and listened to tales about a time when unbelievable things could happen. These adventurers broke up the long hours of winter darkness and gave the listeners a cultural and traditional heritage. Each chapter is followed by a Question and Answer section which covers themes, symbols, and characters; and an Expert Commentary section, which makes for great discussion.

Author : Mike Dixon-Kennedy
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1998-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0713726695

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Native American Myth & Legend by Mike Dixon-Kennedy Pdf

Here's all the Native American myths and legends--presented in a single volume! Spanning the vast land mass from the inhospitable Arctic ice flows in the north to the warm Caribbean sands and tropical Amazon rain forest, to the harsh, windswept Tierra del Fuego in the south, the lore of the inhabitants is as rich and varied as the landscapes they inhabit. In over 1,500 detailed entries, from the mysterious Mayan god Ab Kin Xoc to Zuyua (also Mayan), from the Pawnee fertility ritual known as Hako to the origins of the Alaskan Inuit (or "genuine people"), you'll find it all. People, places, artifacts, and a wealth of historical treasures present a fully dimensional view of these ancient traditions, as well as the cultures from which they came. Pick up this fascinating "dictionary-style" reference to look up the meaning of Aba, and you're not likely to put it down until you reach the Z's. 304 pages, 6 x 9 1/4.

Author : john r. swanton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1909
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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tlingit myths and texts by john r. swanton Pdf

Author : John Smelcer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-06
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1936135078

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The Raven and the Totem by John Smelcer Pdf

This is a collection of Alaska Native folklore and mythology. All the various regions and tribal groups are represented in this collection. The collector is John Smelcer who is a writer, poet, and folklorist and who is himself a member of an Alaska Native tribe. Several of the stories are accompanied by illustrations by Larry Vienneau. This work was originally published in Alaska in 1992. This is the second, revised and expanded edition.

Author : Dennis Waller
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 1499180616

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Raven Tales by Dennis Waller Pdf

“The Tlingit and the Haida don't have myths; they are stories about our history” The Raven is as much a paradoxical creature as he is important in the myths of many native cultures. The central character of these stories, the Raven is considered the benevolent creator, filling the world with beauty and harmony, the master mind behind all that is good and looked upon with warm admiration. On the other hand, he is often viewed as a malevolent conniving, scheming trickster with self-gratification as his only goal. Including stories of the Raven eating the unsuspecting victim out of house and home or bidding someone to do his work, he is still the ultimate larger-than-life heroic figure within the myths. Whether it is creating animals or chasing down a woman to marry, one thing for sure, the Raven has left us with a rich and colorful history recorded in the myths and legends of the indigenous people. While the Raven appears throughout the world in mythology, our focus here will be centered on the Tlingit, Tsimshian, Haida, the Yupiit and Inupiat also known as the Eskimo, and the Athapascan Peoples of Alaska. What follows are 30 stories that seem to contradict each other adding to the confusion as to what or who this Raven really is. The cornerstone of this book is the Tlingit Creation Story which shows why the Raven is regarded as a grandfather to the people and is thought of with respect in asking for good health, good hunting, and for good fortune. It was the Raven that created man, the forest and the animals that inhabited them, the rivers and the fish that live in the water. In this context, the Raven is revered. However there are other stories that portray the Raven as a lazy scavenger, living off the hard work of others, or seeking sexual pleasure, the Raven is a shining example of how multi-faceted a myth can be. From being worship to being considered a lazy birdbrained (pardon the pun) imbecile, the Raven has most definitely left us with a fascinating collection of tales.

Author : Alexander B. Dolitsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Fiction
ISBN : IND:30000062276583

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Fairy Tales and Myths of the Bering Strait Chukchi by Alexander B. Dolitsky Pdf

"Fairy Tales and Myths of the Bering Strait Chukchi," edited by Alexander B. Dolitsky and translated by Henry N. Michael, is a creative compilation of traditional stories of the aboriginal peoples of the Chukchi peninsula.

Author : Dennis Waller,Bob Patterson
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 1499569459

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Otter Tales by Dennis Waller,Bob Patterson Pdf

Land Otter Man, aka, The KushtakaKushtaka or Kooshdakhaa is a Tlingit word meaning “land otter man.” The Kushtaka is on one hand the nemeses of the Tlingit people, yet necessary to their Shamans who play a critical role in the survival of the Tlingits. The Tlingit people are as mysterious in their beliefs as the Kushtaka, making for strange bedfellows. “Otter Tales- Stories of the Land Otter Man and Other Spirit Stories based on the Folklore of the Tlingit of Southeastern Alaska” is an excerpt from the book, “In Search of the Kushtaka” by Dennis Waller. The purpose of these 10 stories is to serve as an introduction into the myths and legends of the Tlingit People.

Author : Mary Pelton,Jacquelle DiGennaro
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1992-10-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313079696

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Images of a People by Mary Pelton,Jacquelle DiGennaro Pdf

In the first part of this book, the authors introduce us to the Tlingit culture, history, land, and traditional art forms. The second part is a collection of 22 tales, from creation myths and religious stories to stories that teach familial values. A bibliography, an index, color photographs, and illustrations by traditional Tlingit artist Ts'anak are included. A great resource for the multicultural classroom or for a unit on American Indians.