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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book conducts a comparative examination of two Indigenous legendsâ"one Greenlandic, 'Kagssagssuk,' and one Indian, 'Scanna Gan Nuncus,'â"to uncover striking similarities in their origins. The author, a respected anthropologist, draws on historical, linguistic, and cultural evidence to present a convincing case that the Greenlandic version is an adaptation of the Indian tale. Through this analysis, the book offers insights into the migratory patterns and cultural exchanges between Indigenous communities of the Americas and Greenland. By exploring how and why stories are adapted and retold across cultures, this book enriches our understanding of the dynamic nature of Indigenous storytelling traditions and their significance in preserving cultural identity and shared experiences. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333403539_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333403539
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333403539
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)