Social Science Indigenous Studies
Traditional Narratives of the Rock Cree Indians
- Publisher
- University of Regina Press
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2007
- Category
- Indigenous Studies, Native American
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780889771956
- Publish Date
- Aug 2007
- List Price
- $29.95
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Description
First published in 1980 by the Canadian Museum of Civilization, this study presents narratives from different genres of Rock Cree oral literature in northwestern Manitoba together with interpretive and comparative commentary. The collection comprises narratives of the trickster-transformer Wisahkicahk, animal-human characters, spirit guardians, the wihtikow or cannibal monster, humorous experiences, sorcery, and early encounters with Catholicism.
About the author
Robert Brightman is professor of anthropology at the University of Wisconsin.