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100 1 _aJudson, Katharine Berry,
_d1866-1929
245 1 0 _aMyths and Legends of Alaska
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-10-18
508 _aProduced by Rachael Schultz, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Myths and Legends of Alaska" by Katharine Berry Judson is a collection of traditional tales and stories from Alaskan Native cultures, compiled and edited for a general audience in the early 20th century. The work seeks to preserve the authenticity of various myths, especially those centered around the character of Raven, who plays a significant role in the creation of the world and its inhabitants. Through this compilation, readers will encounter the intricate relationships between humans and nature as depicted in these indigenous narratives. At the start, the author presents a rich tapestry woven from the fabric of Alaskan mythology, highlighting how beings like Raven are credited with shaping the world and its phenomena. The opening chapters introduce readers to the creation myths, detailing how the first man emerged from a beach pea pod and was guided by Raven to create animals, plants, and even other humans. This narrative sets the stage for exploring various legends about the natural world, emphasizing the cultural significance of these stories in understanding Alaskan identity and heritage. Judson's intent is to offer a faithful reflection of the native voices, shedding light on their beliefs and values through storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAlaska Native mythology
653 _aIndians of North America -- Alaska -- Folklore
653 _aLegends -- Alaska
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47146
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