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Intro
Cover
Praise for the Arctic Sky
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
A Note on Place-Names
Foreword
Preface
Preface to the First Edition
In Memory of
Introduction
1. The Arctic Sky
Geographical Position and the Celestial Sphere
Stars and Constellations: Naming
Myth and Nature
2. The Universe
The Earth-Nunarjuaq
The Sky-Qilak
The Environment-Sila
3. Stars, Constellations, and Planets
Stars
Stars and Constellations-Ulluriat
The Planets-Ulluriaqjuat
4. Sun, Moon, and Eclipses
The Sun and The Moon
The Sun-Siqiniq
The Great Darkness-Tauvikjuaq
Return of the Sun
Summer Solstice
Sunspots
The Moon-Taqqiq
Eclipses
5. The Atmosphere
Meteors and shooting-stars
Aurora Borealis-Aqsarnut
Halo Phenomena
Rainbows
6. Navigation
Introduction
The Sun
The Stars
Polaris
Snowdrifts
Wind
Other Pointers
Routes and Landmarks
7. Time
Star Time
Sun Time
The New Time
Calendars
Clocks
8. Igloolik Legends
Introduction
The Sun and the Moon: Told by George Kappianaq
The Sun and the Moon: Told by Hervé Paniaq
Ululijarnaat: Told by Hervé Paniaq
Ululijarnaat: Told by Zipporah Innuksuk
Ullaktut or Ullaktuit (The Runners)
Ullaktuit: Told by Niviattian Aqatsiaq
Ullaktut: Told by George Kappianaq
Ullaktuit: Told by François Quassa
Ullaktut: Told by Noah Piugaattuk
Ullaktut: Told by Rachel Uyarasuk
Iliarjugaarjuk: Told by Hervé Paniaq
Sikuliarsiujuittuq: Told by George Kappianaq
Kaukjakjualuk: Told by Hervé Paniaq
Uinigumasuittuq: Told by George Kappianaq
Two Songs: Sung by Emil Imaruittuq
9. Inuktut Transcriptions
Aningaat: (The Sun and the Moon), George Kappianaq
Ullaktut: (The Runners-Orion's Belt), Niviattian Aqatsiaq.
Ululijarnaat: (A Woman from Earth Visits the Moon), Zipporah Innuksuk
Iliarjugaarjuk: (The Little Orphan Boy), Hekvè Paniaq
Sikuliasuijuittuq: (He Who Never Goes onto New Ice), George Kappianaq
Kaukjakjualuk, Hervè Paniaq
10. Selected Legends
The Creation: From: The People of the Polar North, Knud Rasmussen, 1908: Told by Arnaruluk
The Hare Makes the Earth to be Light: From: The Netsiuk Eskimos, Knud Rasmussen, 1931: Told by Naalungjaq
The Flight to the Moon: From: The Central Eskimo, Franz Boas, 1888
The Orphan Boy and the Moon-man: From: The Labrador Eskimo, Ernest Hawkes, 1916
The Man in the Moon and the Entrail-Snatcher: From: The Polar Eskimos, Erik Holtved, 1951: Told by Amaunalik
Kanak: From: Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo, Henrik Rink, 1875
A Barren Wife: From: Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo, Henrik Rink, 1875
Manguarak: From: Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo, Henrik Rink, 1875
The Sunrise: From: Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo, Henrik Rink, 1875
The Sun and the Moon: From: The Eskimo About Bering Strait, Edward Nelson, 1899
The Sun and the Moon: From: Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea, John Rae, 1850
The Sun and the Moon: From: The Eskimo About Bering Strait, Edward Nelson, 1899
The Sun and the Moon: From: The Ammassalik Eskimo, Gustav Holm, 1914: Told by Sanimuinak
The Origin of the Sun and the Moon: From: The Nunamiut Eskimos, Hunters of Caribou, Nicholas J. Gubser, 1965
The Great Bear: From: The People of the Polar North, Knud Rasmussen, 1908: Told by Aisivak
Qilugtussat: From: The Polar Eskimos: Told by Amaunalik Erik Holtved, 1951
Venus: From: The People of the Polar North, Knud Rasmussen, 1908: Told by Maisanguaq
Nâlagssartoq: From: The Polar Eskimos, Erik Holtved, 1951: Told by Amaunalik.
The People Who Became Agruks: From: The Eskimo Storyteller-Folktales from Noatak, Alaska, Edwin S. Hall, Jr., 1975: Told by Paul Monroe
Two Stars-Agssuk: From: The Polak Eskimos, Erik Holtved, 1951: Told by Arnaitsoq
Aagjuuk and Sivullit: From: Initellectual Culture of the Copper Eskimos, Knud Rasmussen, 1932: Told by Tatilgak
The Constellation Udleqdjun: From: The Central Eskimo, Franz Boas, 1888
The Constellation Tuatsiat (The Hunters): From: The Mackenzie Eskimos, H. Ostermann, ed., 1942: Told by Angusinaaq
Thunder and Lightning: From: The Netsilik Eskimos, Knud Rasmussen, 1931: Told by Manelaq
Origin of the Winds and Rain: From: The Labrador Eskimo, Ernest Hawkes, 1916
The Great Flood: From: The Central Eskimo, Franz Boas, 1888
Notes
Bibliography
Bibliography of Igloolik Elders' Interviews
Further Reading
Index.
Cover
Praise for the Arctic Sky
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
A Note on Place-Names
Foreword
Preface
Preface to the First Edition
In Memory of
Introduction
1. The Arctic Sky
Geographical Position and the Celestial Sphere
Stars and Constellations: Naming
Myth and Nature
2. The Universe
The Earth-Nunarjuaq
The Sky-Qilak
The Environment-Sila
3. Stars, Constellations, and Planets
Stars
Stars and Constellations-Ulluriat
The Planets-Ulluriaqjuat
4. Sun, Moon, and Eclipses
The Sun and The Moon
The Sun-Siqiniq
The Great Darkness-Tauvikjuaq
Return of the Sun
Summer Solstice
Sunspots
The Moon-Taqqiq
Eclipses
5. The Atmosphere
Meteors and shooting-stars
Aurora Borealis-Aqsarnut
Halo Phenomena
Rainbows
6. Navigation
Introduction
The Sun
The Stars
Polaris
Snowdrifts
Wind
Other Pointers
Routes and Landmarks
7. Time
Star Time
Sun Time
The New Time
Calendars
Clocks
8. Igloolik Legends
Introduction
The Sun and the Moon: Told by George Kappianaq
The Sun and the Moon: Told by Hervé Paniaq
Ululijarnaat: Told by Hervé Paniaq
Ululijarnaat: Told by Zipporah Innuksuk
Ullaktut or Ullaktuit (The Runners)
Ullaktuit: Told by Niviattian Aqatsiaq
Ullaktut: Told by George Kappianaq
Ullaktuit: Told by François Quassa
Ullaktut: Told by Noah Piugaattuk
Ullaktut: Told by Rachel Uyarasuk
Iliarjugaarjuk: Told by Hervé Paniaq
Sikuliarsiujuittuq: Told by George Kappianaq
Kaukjakjualuk: Told by Hervé Paniaq
Uinigumasuittuq: Told by George Kappianaq
Two Songs: Sung by Emil Imaruittuq
9. Inuktut Transcriptions
Aningaat: (The Sun and the Moon), George Kappianaq
Ullaktut: (The Runners-Orion's Belt), Niviattian Aqatsiaq.
Ululijarnaat: (A Woman from Earth Visits the Moon), Zipporah Innuksuk
Iliarjugaarjuk: (The Little Orphan Boy), Hekvè Paniaq
Sikuliasuijuittuq: (He Who Never Goes onto New Ice), George Kappianaq
Kaukjakjualuk, Hervè Paniaq
10. Selected Legends
The Creation: From: The People of the Polar North, Knud Rasmussen, 1908: Told by Arnaruluk
The Hare Makes the Earth to be Light: From: The Netsiuk Eskimos, Knud Rasmussen, 1931: Told by Naalungjaq
The Flight to the Moon: From: The Central Eskimo, Franz Boas, 1888
The Orphan Boy and the Moon-man: From: The Labrador Eskimo, Ernest Hawkes, 1916
The Man in the Moon and the Entrail-Snatcher: From: The Polar Eskimos, Erik Holtved, 1951: Told by Amaunalik
Kanak: From: Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo, Henrik Rink, 1875
A Barren Wife: From: Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo, Henrik Rink, 1875
Manguarak: From: Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo, Henrik Rink, 1875
The Sunrise: From: Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo, Henrik Rink, 1875
The Sun and the Moon: From: The Eskimo About Bering Strait, Edward Nelson, 1899
The Sun and the Moon: From: Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea, John Rae, 1850
The Sun and the Moon: From: The Eskimo About Bering Strait, Edward Nelson, 1899
The Sun and the Moon: From: The Ammassalik Eskimo, Gustav Holm, 1914: Told by Sanimuinak
The Origin of the Sun and the Moon: From: The Nunamiut Eskimos, Hunters of Caribou, Nicholas J. Gubser, 1965
The Great Bear: From: The People of the Polar North, Knud Rasmussen, 1908: Told by Aisivak
Qilugtussat: From: The Polar Eskimos: Told by Amaunalik Erik Holtved, 1951
Venus: From: The People of the Polar North, Knud Rasmussen, 1908: Told by Maisanguaq
Nâlagssartoq: From: The Polar Eskimos, Erik Holtved, 1951: Told by Amaunalik.
The People Who Became Agruks: From: The Eskimo Storyteller-Folktales from Noatak, Alaska, Edwin S. Hall, Jr., 1975: Told by Paul Monroe
Two Stars-Agssuk: From: The Polak Eskimos, Erik Holtved, 1951: Told by Arnaitsoq
Aagjuuk and Sivullit: From: Initellectual Culture of the Copper Eskimos, Knud Rasmussen, 1932: Told by Tatilgak
The Constellation Udleqdjun: From: The Central Eskimo, Franz Boas, 1888
The Constellation Tuatsiat (The Hunters): From: The Mackenzie Eskimos, H. Ostermann, ed., 1942: Told by Angusinaaq
Thunder and Lightning: From: The Netsilik Eskimos, Knud Rasmussen, 1931: Told by Manelaq
Origin of the Winds and Rain: From: The Labrador Eskimo, Ernest Hawkes, 1916
The Great Flood: From: The Central Eskimo, Franz Boas, 1888
Notes
Bibliography
Bibliography of Igloolik Elders' Interviews
Further Reading
Index.