The story of Qayaq is one of the most enduring legends of Alaskan folklore, and now this second edition of the text by Emily Ivanoff Brown presents the myth for the modern reader in vivid detail. Qayaq recounts the epic tale of the hero Qayaq as he leaves his home in Siilvik Lake and journeys across northern Alaska and Canada. Talking animals, supernatural gods, and Qayaq?s many adventures weave together in this lyrical oral narrative, which took days or even weeks for actual tribal storytellers to recite. Enhanced with a new scholarly introduction, Qayaq is a masterpiece of Alaska folklore that shares the richness of Eskimo literary heritage.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Alaska Press
ISBN-13
9781602230460
eBay Product ID (ePID)
189962211
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Longest Story Ever Told: Qayaq, the Magical Man
Author
(Emily Ivanoff Brown) Ticasuk
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Mythology, History
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
90 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
164g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
(Emily Ivanoff Brown) Ticasuk
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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