Tales and Legends of the Yupik Eskimos of Siberia

Tales and Legends of the Yupik Eskimos of Siberia PDF Author: Alexander B. Dolitsky
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162

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Book Description
This title is a creative compilation of traditional stories of the aboriginal peoples of the Chukchi Peninsula. Fifty-nine Asiatic Eskimo tales and legends make this book both educational and entertaining.

Tales and Legends of the Yupik Eskimos of Siberia

Tales and Legends of the Yupik Eskimos of Siberia PDF Author: Alexander B. Dolitsky
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162

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Book Description
This title is a creative compilation of traditional stories of the aboriginal peoples of the Chukchi Peninsula. Fifty-nine Asiatic Eskimo tales and legends make this book both educational and entertaining.

Living Wisdom of the Far North

Living Wisdom of the Far North PDF Author: Александр Б Долицкий
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780965389181
Category : Chukchi
Languages : en
Pages : 121

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Fairy Tales and Myths of the Bering Strait Chukchi

Fairy Tales and Myths of the Bering Strait Chukchi PDF Author: Alexander B. Dolitsky
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162

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"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.

World Folklore for Storytellers: Tales of Wonder, Wisdom, Fools, and Heroes

World Folklore for Storytellers: Tales of Wonder, Wisdom, Fools, and Heroes PDF Author: Howard J Sherman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317451643
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 433

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Book Description
Here is a treasury of favorite and little known tales from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Oceania, gracefully retold and accompanied by fascinating, detailed information of their historic and cultural backgrounds. The introduction provides an informative overview of folklore, its purpose in world cultures and in contemporary society and popular culture. Following this, the main sections of the book are arranged by tale type, covering wonder tales, hero tales, tales of kindness repaid and hope and redemption, and finally tales of fools and wise people. Each section begins by comparing the tales cross-culturally, explaining similarities and differences in the folkloric narratives. Tales from diverse cultures are then presented, introduced, and retold in a highly readable fashion.

Northern Tales

Northern Tales PDF Author: Howard A. Norman
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 376

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Book Description
A collection of folktales of the native peoples, both Indian and Eskimo, of the Arctic, including Canada, Alaska, Russia and Greenland. Includes source notes, maps, drawings and bibliography.

RAVEN AND THE ROCK (cl)

RAVEN AND THE ROCK (cl) PDF Author:
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 9780295802299
Category : Chukchi
Languages : en
Pages : 220

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Book Description
Collection of traditional Chukchi and Yupik folktales from Chukotka where indigenous people are reclaiming their traditions and identity after years under the assimilative forces of Soviet policy. This book presents 25 tales and legends in English translation, and their themes reveal much about contemporary concerns.

Yupik Stories

Yupik Stories PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Eskimos
Languages : en
Pages : 92

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Book Description
Twelve Yupik Eskimo stories from southeast Alaska. Suitable grades 5 and up.

The Eskimo of Siberia

The Eskimo of Siberia PDF Author: Waldemar Bogoras
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465526889
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

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Tales of Ticasuk

Tales of Ticasuk PDF Author: Ticasuk
Publisher: Fairbanks : University of Alaska Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 180

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Book Description
A collection of twenty-four Eskimo legends and stories, featuring talking animals, people who are clever and magical, and those who are evil and greedy.

Words of the Real People

Words of the Real People PDF Author: Ann Fienup-Riordan
Publisher: University of Alaska Press
ISBN: 1602230048
Category : Alaska Natives
Languages : en
Pages : 314

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Book Description
Collects the oral literature, poetry, and life stories of Alaska's Native speakers of Yupik, Inupiaq, and Alutiiq, including ancient tales spanning generations as well as new traditions, accompanied by essays on each Native group's background.--(Source of description unspecified.)