This collection of traditional Inuit stories is told through the artwork of acclaimed Inuk artist Germaine Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok). This poetic journey through Inuit oral history gives a glimpse of traditional beliefs surrounding the creation of the world. From the creation of day and night and the Sun and the Moon, to the origin of Death, this collection of simple retellings is richly supported by the artwork of acclaimed artist Germaine Arnattaujuq.
Featuring a foreword by the artist about her work illustrating Inuit myths and legends, this introduction to traditional Inuit stories is based on the animated film Arctic Song, which was co-produced and co-directed by Germaine Arnattaujuq and Neil Christopher. This poetic journey through Inuit oral history gives a glimpse of traditional beliefs surrounding the creation of the world. From the creation of day and night and the Sun and the Moon, to the origin of Death, this collection of simple retellings is richly supported by the artwork of acclaimed artist Germaine Arnattaujuq.
Featuring a foreword by the artist about her work illustrating Inuit myths and legends, this introduction to traditional Inuit stories is based on the animated film Arctic Song, which was co-produced and co-directed by Germaine Arnattaujuq and Neil Christopher. Table of Contents 2 Foreword 10 Pinngurniq: In the Beginning 13 In the Beginning There Was Only Darkness 14 The Origin of Day and Night 17 The Origin of Death 20 Giants of the Earth 23 The Polar Bear Hunt That Marked the Sky 27 The Northern Lights 28 Surainiit: The Crimes That Shaped the Northern Skies 31 The Origin of the Sun and Moon 33 The Giant Orphan in the Sky 37 The Man of the Moon 38 The Orphans in the Sky 42 Nirjutit Papattijingat: Those that Created the Animals 45 The Mother of the Sea Mammals 47 The Spirit that Released Caribou in the World 53 The Blind Boy and the Loon 54 Epilogue 56 The Earth Birthed Children 59 The Tuniit 62 Contributors 64 Glossary of Inuktitut Words A collection of traditional Inuit stories, based on the animated film Arctic Song.
