Inuit Mythology Collection

History, Myths and Legends of the Eskimo People. Discover Folk-Tales, Traditions and Animal Stories from the Frozen North

By: Dr. Hinrich Johannes Rink, Knud Rasmussen, Dr. Daniel S. Neuman, Clara Kern Bayliss

Narrated by: James Francis Markert

Length: 21 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

Delve into the Timeless Wisdom of Inuit Mythology

Journey through the heart of the Arctic with this compelling trilogy that brings together some of the most cherished stories from Inuit tradition.

Featured Works:

• Eskimo Folk-Tales by Knud Rasmussen: This volume offers a variety of tales that reflect the Inuits connection with their environment, featuring stories of survival, community, and the supernatural.
• Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo by Henry Rink: Rink provides an in-depth exploration of Inuit societal norms and spiritual beliefs, encapsulated through engaging traditional stories and cultural anecdotes.
• Animal Stories from Eskimo Land by Renée Coudert Riggs: Enjoy captivating animal tales that underscore the symbiotic relationship between the Inuit and the creatures of the Arctic, illustrating moral lessons and cultural ethics.

Why This Collection Is Essential:

• Cultural Depth: Gain a deep understanding of the Inuit way of life and their profound connection with the natural world.
• Diverse Storytelling: From the adventures of legendary heroes to the simple wisdom of animal fables, these stories offer something for every listener.
• Educational and Engaging: Designed to both educate and entertain, this trilogy provides a comprehensive look at the narratives that have shaped Inuit culture.

Here's a sneak peek at some of the Chapters/Stories Inside:

• The Coming Of Men, A Long, Long While Ago
• The Woman Who Had A Bear As A Foster-Son
• The Great Bear
• The Orphan Boy
• The Crow and the Daylight
• The Man Who Became A Star
• The Blind Man Who Recovered His Sight
• The Raven Who Wanted A Wife
• And many more!

Add this collection to your library today and experience the spirit of the Arctic through its most enduring stories.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

Public Domain (P)2024 Chronos Publishing

Awesome stories, excellent narration

I found the stories in this collection very interesting and informative and the narration was superb. It was very interesting to read and enjoyable to learn about how these people live and regard their community. Highly recommended reading!

Great selections

These selections were good. Each story created the scenery in my head and the narration was good. My favorites were the stories about the crows and the fragments. This is definitely something worth listening to either at work or on the road.

Excellent Cultural Background given for the Stories

I found the time given to provide information on the societal structure and religion of the regions helped me to understand and appreciate the stories better.
As someone who is not into linguistics, I did find the parts where the narrator was listing the conjugations to be a bit tedious since I listen in the car while driving and so would have trouble trying to keep the list pictured in my head.

Interesting

Alaska is kind of a weird place based off where it is located and how it became a part of the USA. I actually was more familiar with Inuit mythology because of my Russian studies in college. This book went further in depth than any of my classes and had some new stories for me. It was fun becoming reacquainted with some of the stories. The narrator did a great job with his performance.

Outstanding performance!

This narrator is just perfect for this type of mythology. He is a wonderful storyteller and does an excellent job with pronunciation of names and places. The mythology itself is very interesting, of course, especially since it is a culture that is so different than my own. In some ways, it reminds me of the Hawaiin mythology, in that there is a lot of violence within families and against other villages. There doesn't seem to be much collaboration, except as an immediate means to an end. Not like peaceful negotiations and trade amongst some of the Native American tribes. Magic also seems to be a large part of the stories, but without a moral to the story. They are tales for the sake of sharing what happened to someone.

This is also interesting for me to listen to because I spent a week in the Northwest Territories, in Yellowknife. That was far enough north for the Inuit culture to be noticed and I appreciate this book making the distinction between the Native Americans, or First Nations peoples, and the Inuit. They are not at all alike and that was quite obvious to me in just a short visit.