Status
Available
Call number
Call number
398.2 B433 1989
Collection
Local notes
Shelved in Aboriginal Collection
Description
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 has selected nine of the ancient myths and legends from the oral literature that are authentic for one group or another from this region.
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Publication
Anchorage : Alaska Northwest Books, [1989]
User reviews
LibraryThing member donkeytiara
if you are interested in the myths of lesser known cultures, this is a great book on the indiginous folks of the northwest area of canada and southeast alaska. It is simply written, but you can tell the author has researched the stories. In the beginning of each story there is a comparison to
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greco-roman myths of the same nature. great cruise reading if you're heading for alaska. Show Less
LibraryThing member Czrbr
Book Description: Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.: Alaska Northwest Books, 1989. Fine/ Like new copy. 1st edition over 7�" - 9¾" tall.
ISBN
0882403346 / 9780882403342