The text is a major contribution to the study of Inuit knowledge and tradition in relation to animals The compendium provides a unique perspective through its extensive use of Inuit quotes Examines key Inuit animals such as the raven, guirruit, dog, bear, caribou, seal and the whale within the chapters
The text is a major contribution to the study of Inuit knowledge and tradition in relation to animals The compendium provides a unique perspective through its extensive use of Inuit quotes Examines key Inuit animals such as the raven, guirruit, dog, bear, caribou, seal and the whale within the chapters
Frédéric Laugrand is Professor in the Department of Anthropology, Université Laval and Director of the journal Anthropologie et Sociétés. He is the author of Mourir et Renaître. La Réception du Christianisme par les Inuit de l'Arctique de l'Est Canadien (PUL, 2002) andco-author with Jarich Oosten of Inuit Shamanism and Christianity: Transitions and Transformations in the XXth Century (MQUP, 2009), The Ethnographical Recordings of Inuit Oral Traditions by Father Guy. Mary-Rousselière (2010), Between Heaven and Earth. The Recollections of Felix Kupak (2012).
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List of Figures Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1. Theoretical Perspectives Chapter 2. The Animals and Their Environment Chapter 3. Becoming A Good Hunter Life and Death Chapter 4. The Raven, The Bringer of Light Chapter 5. Qupirruit, Masters of Life And Death Fellow Hunters Chapter 6. The Dog, Partner of The Hunter Chapter 7. The Bear, A Fellow Hunter Prey Chapter 8. The Caribou, The Lice of The Earth Chapter 9. Seals, The Offspring of The Sea Woman Chapter 10. The Whale, Representing The Whole Comparison and Conclusions Appendix I: Inuit Elders Glossary of Inuktitut Words References Index
List of Figures Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1. Theoretical Perspectives Chapter 2. The Animals and Their Environment Chapter 3. Becoming A Good Hunter Life and Death Chapter 4. The Raven, The Bringer of Light Chapter 5. Qupirruit, Masters of Life And Death Fellow Hunters Chapter 6. The Dog, Partner of The Hunter Chapter 7. The Bear, A Fellow Hunter Prey Chapter 8. The Caribou, The Lice of The Earth Chapter 9. Seals, The Offspring of The Sea Woman Chapter 10. The Whale, Representing The Whole Comparison and Conclusions Appendix I: Inuit Elders Glossary of Inuktitut Words References Index
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