02523cam a22003133u 4500 68201 UtSlPG 20260610134556.0 m cr n 260607r20221925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Rossiter, Harriet Indian Legends from the land of Al-ay-ek-sa Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-05-29 Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Indian Legends from the Land of Al-ay-ek-sa" by Harriet Rossiter is a collection of Native American folklore and legends written during the early 20th century. This book explores the rich cultural heritage of the Indigenous peoples of Alaska, preserving their stories and traditions that have been passed down through generations. The work likely serves to highlight the impact of colonization on these cultures and showcases the beauty and depth of their spiritual and social narratives. The book presents a variety of ancient legends, beginning with the tale of a great flood caused by the Great Spirit and the subsequent separation of tribes. One notable story featured is that of Koot-da-nah, who drowns while hunting, leading his brother Too-ke-tni-ka to seek vengeance against the chief's son who has been unfaithful to Koot-da-nah's wife. This narrative explores themes of family loyalty, justice, and the powerful bond of kinship within Native cultures. Other stories emphasize the magical elements of nature and the significant role of storytelling in preserving identity. The tales culminate in reflections on peace and cohabitation, addressing the historical conflicts between tribes and ultimately expressing hope for unity and harmony among all peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Harriet Rossiter & E.C. Howard, 1925 Indians of North America -- Alaska -- Folklore https://archive.org/details/indianlegendsfro0000ross/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68201 109019 109019