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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aIn the Time That Was |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-05-16 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzan Flanagan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"In the Time That Was" by James Frederic Thorne is a collection of legends from the Chilkat tribe of Alaskan Indians, likely written in the early 20th century. The book encapsulates the storytelling tradition of the Chilkats, blending mythology with the cultural backdrop of Alaska's natural landscape. Through the lens of these narratives, readers are introduced to the character of Yaeethl, the Raven, who is portrayed as a trickster god with a profound impact on the world and its elemental forces. The book weaves together rich tales that explore themes of creation and the natural world, centering primarily around the cunning figure of Yaeethl, who endeavors to obtain light for the Earth Mother as well as water from the Thirst Spirit. As the stories unfold, they reveal both the triumphs and follies of Yaeethl, from stealing the sun, the moon, and the stars to the moral implications of his trickery. The narratives are not just whimsical fables; they carry deeper meanings about the relationship between humans and nature, the consequences of greed, and the cyclical nature of life and existence. Through compelling storytelling, Thorne preserves and presents indigenous wisdom, showcasing the cultural richness of the Chilkats. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aChilkat Indians -- Folklore | ||
| 653 | _aChilkat Indians -- Legends | ||
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