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Social Science Indigenous Studies

Traditional Narratives of the Rock Cree Indians

by (author) Robert Brightman

Publisher
University of Regina Press
Initial publish date
Aug 2007
Category
Indigenous Studies, Native American
  • 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.

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