Haida texts and myths : Skidegate dialect by John Reed Swanton
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"Haida Texts and Myths: Skidegate Dialect" by John Reed Swanton is a collection of indigenous folklore and narratives recorded in the early 20th century. This publication presents a rich repository of Haida stories, myths, and linguistic insights pertaining to the Skidegate dialect, documenting cultural tales from the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. The opening of the work sets the stage for an exploration of the Haida culture by introducing the characters and
themes contained within the myths. It begins with a tale called "Moldy-forehead," centering on a child who, amidst a famine, encounters trials involving magical salmon and transformative experiences that involve healing and the supernatural. As the story unfolds, the protagonist learns valuable lessons about survival and the community, showcasing elements of humor, hardship, and moral teachings prevalent in oral traditions. The narrative hints at a connection with nature and the spiritual world, considering the Haida's deep relationship with their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Swanton, John Reed, 1873-1958 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05041613 |
| Title | Haida texts and myths : Skidegate dialect |
| Original Publication | Washington: Bureau of American Ethnology, 1905. |
| Series Title | Bulletin (Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology) ; 29. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 94.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| Language | Haida |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Haida language -- Texts |
| Subject | Haida Indians -- Folklore |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- British Columbia -- Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- British Columbia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74172 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74172-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 911 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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