Author: Neil Christopher, Germaine Arnattaujuq
Publisher: Inhabit Media
Publication Date: 9 April 2024
Pages: 320
Format: eBook - PDF
Genre: Folklore & Myth
Source: ARC via Edelweiss
This definitive collection of Inuit legends is thoughtfully introduced and carefully annotated to provide the historical and cultural context in which to understand this rich oral tradition.
Unikkaaqtuat is the Inuktitut word meaning "to tell stories."
This definitive collection of Inuit legends is thoughtfully introduced and carefully annotated to provide the historical and cultural context in which to understand this rich oral tradition. Fascinating and educational, this little-known part of Canada's heritage will captivate readers of all ages. As a work of historical and cultural preservation, this textbook will be invaluable to those studying Inuit.
Unikkaaqtuat was a delightful collection of tales, beautifully presented and with additional notes on the regional origin of each story and other cultural explanations as needed. I had never previously read any Inuit tales, so it was interesting to see where some were similar to those from other cultures and where others were unique because of the natural environment in which the Inuit live. Recommended to anyone interested in the folklore and mythologies of diverse cultures. I am giving this book 4.5 stars.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
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