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. 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. A textbook of Inuit myths and legends. • Includes a brand-new chapter on supernatural myths and legends. • Originally published in 2011. • Unikkaaqtuat is the Inuktitut word meaning "to tell stories." • Includes a robust Inuktitut glossary. • Read about the origin of thunder and lightning, the tale of the man who married a fox and many animal fables from the North. • regular matte lamination + nylon/soft touch lamination + spot gloss uv Marketing Plans • E-galleys offered on Edelweiss • Advance reader copies available for reps • Advance reader copies sent to academic journals • Co-op available Table of Contents Editor's Note ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Chapter One How the World Came to Be and Other Creation Stories...................................................................25 The Struggle for Day and Night................................................................................................................................... 27 Origin of Death................................................................................................................................................................... 29 How Children were Formerly Obtained.................................................................................................................. 30 Thunder and Lightning................................................................................................................................................... 31 The Brother and Sister who Became Thunder and Lightning....................................................................... 33 Origin of the Sun and the Moon.................................................................................................................................. 35 The Mother of the Sea Mammals................................................................................................................................ 37 The Orphan Girl who Became the Mother of the Sea Mammals................................................................... 42 The Woman who Married the Dog ............................................................................................................................ 44 Origin of the Walrus and of the Caribou ................................................................................................................. 48 Origin of the Caribou....................................................................................................................................................... 50 Origin of the Narwhal...................................................................................................................................................... 51 How the Narwhal Came.................................................................................................................................................. 58 Orig