Takannaaluk
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1772271810
ISBN 13
9781772271812
Category
General Library Collection
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Publication Year
2018
Publisher
Pages
32
Subject
Inuit -- Folklore
Abstract
""Takannaaluk"" means "the one down there" — a term used in Canada's High Arctic to refer to the most important being in Inuit mythology. Also known by Sedna, Nuliajuk, and many other names, Takannaaluk came to be feared and respected as the mother of sea mammas. But her story begins with a betrayal.
As a young woman, Takannaaluk is tricked into marrying a sea bird posing as a man and then abandoned by her family. In this unique picture book, her story is brought to vivid life by respected elder Herve Paniaq and renowned artist Germaine Arnaktauyok."--Back cover.
As a young woman, Takannaaluk is tricked into marrying a sea bird posing as a man and then abandoned by her family. In this unique picture book, her story is brought to vivid life by respected elder Herve Paniaq and renowned artist Germaine Arnaktauyok."--Back cover.
Description
37 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
Biblio Notes
Language Note:
Text in Inuktitut syllabics and English.
Text in Inuktitut syllabics and English.
Number of Copies
1
