6 edition of The Epic of Qayaq found in the catalog.
The Epic of Qayaq
Lela Kiana Oman
Published
March 1996
by Carleton Univ Pr
.
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Contributions | Priscilla Tyler (Editor), Maree Brooks (Editor) |
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | 139 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL9785815M |
| ISBN 10 | 0295975318 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780295975313 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 34046668 |
One of the best and most important pieces of epic poetry from human history, predating even Homer's Iliad by roughly 1, years, the Gilgamesh epic tells of the various adventures of that hero-king, including his quest for immortality, and an account of a great flood similar in many details to the Old Testament's story of Noah/5(). The story of Qayaq is one of the most enduring legends of Alaskan folklore, and now this second edition of the text by Emily Ivanoff Brown presents the myth for the modern reader in vivid detail. Qayaq recounts the epic tale of the hero Qayaq as he leaves his home in Siilvik Lake and Author: (Emily Ivanoff Brown) Ticasuk.
Oman's table contains books -- copies of her version of ''The Epic of Qayaq: The Longest Story Ever Told By My People,'' which arrived just in time for the sale from Carlton University Press, in Ottawa, where the luxuriously illustrated and designed volume was published. (The book is distributed in the United States by Washington University Press.). The story of Qayaq is one of the most enduring legends of Alaskan folklore, and this revised edition of the text by Emily Ivanoff Brown present the myth for the modern reader in vivid detail. Qayaqrecounts the epic tale of the hero Qayag as he leaves his hom in Siilvik Lake and .
Nancy Warren Ferrell, Juneau author of Alaska: A Land in Motion and other titles; Lela Kiana Omano of Nome, for efforts to record from Inupiaq Eskimo and translate to English The Epic of Qayaq; and Doris and Russ Riemann of Anchorage, founders of The Book Cache stores. The Epic of Qayaq: The Longest Story Ever Told by My People. Find all books from Lela Kiana Oman. At you can find used, antique and new books, compare results and immediately purchase your selection at the best price. [SR: ], Taschenbuch, [EAN: ], Carleton Brand: Carleton University Press,Canada.
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The Epic of Qayaq: The Longest Story Ever Told by My People 1st Edition by Lela Kiana Oman (Author)Cited by: 4. Qayaq, the youngest and last of his parents children, decides to go in search of his siblings.
From there, the story cycles through episodes of Qayaqs legendary journey over land and by kayak. Qayaq has something of the trickster in him making these stories very interesting/5. The epic reveals Qayaq as an adventure-loving wanderer who gradually assumes the role of doing good for people.
He uses the supernatural powers his mother and father give to him to win in combat and overcome obstacles. He is also on the alert for contributions to the culture of. The Epic of Qayaq: The Longest Story Ever Told by My People Lela Kiana Oman, Priscilla Tyler, Maree Brooks This is a splendid presentation of an ancient northern story cycle, brought to life by Lela Kiana Oman, who has been retelling and writing the legends of the Inupiat of the Kobuk Valley, Alaska, nearly all her adult life.
Details about The Epic of Qayaq: This is a splendid presentation of an ancient northern story cycle, brought to life by Lela Kiana Oman, who has been retelling and writing the legends of the Inupiat of the Kobuk Valley, Alaska, nearly all her adult life. Epic of Qayaq: The Longest Story Ever Told by My People by Lela Oman Overview - This is a splendid presentation of an ancient northern story cycle, brought to life by Lela Kiana Oman, who has been retelling and writing the legends of the Inupiat of the Kobuk Valley, Alaska, nearly all her adult life.
Epic of Qayaq The Longest Story Ever Told By My People by Oman, Lela Kiana and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at - The Epic of Qayaq: the Longest Story Ever Told by My People by Lela Kiana Oman - AbeBooks. My review: The Epic of Qayaq is a cycle of stories told by the Inupiat American Indians of northern Alaska.
Oman's version is extremely well-told, especially given that the last couple of epics I read were either mind-numbingly long and boring (Homer's) or not great translations (two West African ones, not reviewed on the blog).
The Atrahasis is the Akkadian/Babylonian epic of the Great Flood sent by the gods to destroy human life. Only the good man, Atrahasis (his name translates as `exceedingly wise') was warned of the impending deluge by the god Enki (also known as Ea) who instructed him to build an ark to save : Joshua J.
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(ebook) Epic of Qayaq () from Dymocks online store. This is a splendid presentation of an ancient northern.
The Epic of Qayaq is richly illustrated from the Priscilla Tyler and Maree Brooks Collection of Inuit Art, housed at Carleton University Art Gallery. A scholarly preface by Ann Chandonnet explains the conventions of Native Alaskan storytelling, and there is an introduction by Priscilla Tyler and Maree Brooks: art collectors, friends, and conservators of Oman's story legacy for many years.
Epic of Qayaq The Longest Story Ever Told by My People Now, after fifty years, they illuminate one of the world's most vibrant mythologies. The hero is Qayaq, and the cycle traces his wanderings by kayak and on foot along four rivers - the Selawik, the Kobuk, the Noatak and the Yukon - up along the Arctic Ocean to Barrow, over to Herschel.
The story of Qayaq is one of the most enduring legends of Alaskan folklore, and now this second edition of the text by Emily Ivanoff Brown presents the myth for the modern reader in vivid detail.
Qayaq recounts the epic tale of the hero Qayaq as he leaves his home in Siilvik Lake and journeys across northern Alaska and Canada. Talking animals, supernatural gods, and Qayaq’s many adventures weave together in.
The Epic of Qayak: The Longest Story Ever Told by My People by Lela Kiana Oman. McGill-Queen's University Press, Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
The Epic of Qayaq: The Longest Story Ever Told by My People by Lela Kiana Oman The Epic of Qayaq | This is a splendid presentation of an ancient northern story cycle, brought to life by Lela Kiana Oman, who has been retelling and writing the legends of the Inupiat of.
The Epic of Qayaq: The Longest Story Ever Told by My People by Oman, Lela Kiana; edited by Priscilla Tyler and Maree Brooks COVID Update April 7, Biblio is open and shipping Edition: Canadian First.
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Get this from a library. The epic of Qayaq: the longest story ever told by my people. [Lela Kiana Oman; Maree Brooks; Priscilla Tyler; Carleton University. Art Gallery.] -- The Longest Story Ever Told by My People is a splendid presentation of an ancient northern story cycle, brought to life by Lela Kiana Oman, who has been retelling and writing the legends of the.
The Epic of Qayaq: The Longest Story Ever Told by My People. Oman, Lela Kiana; edited by Priscilla Tyler and Maree Brooks.The Epic of Qayaq: The Longest Story Ever Told by My People, by Lela Kiana Oman.
Reviewed by Alan Tongret ; From Our Eyes: Learning from Indigenous Peoples, edited by Sylvia O`Meara and Douglas A. West. Reviewed by Donna Rosh ; The Heartland Chronicles, by .The Epic of Qayaq and The Manitous illustrate the difference between stories told and stories written. The Epic of Qayaq records the adventures of the traveller Qayaq, as he wanders by kayak and on foot through the Inupiat world of mythic beginnings, charged with the task of saving the human race from evil.
