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| ANCIENT LAND: SACRED WHALE The Inuit Hunt, it's Rituals and Poetry Tom Lowenstein On a tiny peninsula in the North Alaskan wilderness, the Inuit of Tikigaq worshipped the whales they killed, evolving an elaborate system of myths and rituals to accompany the hunt. For eight months of the year Tikigaq village is locked in sea ice and swept by brutal winds, but its hunting grounds are rich and it has become famous among the Inuit themselves for its unique ceremonies. Oral historian and poet Tom Lowenstein began to explore this 'ritual metropolis' in 1973, when the whale myth had all but died. He recorded the complex tales of the elders - including Asatchaq, born in 1891, the last great singer and storyteller of his people - and entered a disorientating world, a fusion of reality and ritual. The old way of life was dominated by dances and seances, puppet shows and divinations, spirit quests and lunar rites, leading up to the climax in the spring with the long awaited whale hunt. new book Thank you for taking time to look at this listing. I am happy to combine postage for multiple purchases.  Please Visit My eBay Store: Jenali's Preloved Bargains And be sure to add me to your favourites list! |
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