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100 1 _aRasmussen, Knud,
_d1879-1933
245 1 0 _aEskimo Folk-Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-05-23
508 _aProduced by 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"Eskimo Folk-Tales" by Knud Rasmussen and W. J. Alexander Worster is a collection of traditional stories derived from the oral folklore of the Eskimo peoples, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The work presents a vivid glimpse into the life, beliefs, and cultural practices of the Eskimos through a series of engaging tales. Each story sheds light on various themes such as survival, spiritual beliefs, and relationships, reflecting the unique worldview of this Arctic community. At the start of the collection, the introduction reveals the author's intimate connection with the stories, having collected them during his time in Greenland. It describes how Rasmussen's experiences and explorations informed the narratives, which range from tales of creation and mythical adventures to moral lessons and humorous anecdotes. The opening tales feature characters such as two men who wish to travel the world, a marginalized boy who meets ghosts, and an obstinate man who grapples with the supernatural, all setting the stage for the rich storytelling tradition that defines Eskimo folklore. Each narrative is imbued with elements of spirituality, struggle, and humor, inviting readers to appreciate the depth and diversity of Eskimo cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEskimos -- Folklore
653 _aFolklore -- Greenland
700 1 _aWorster, W. J. Alexander
_q(William John Alexander),
_d1882-1929
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28932
999 _c69789
_d69789