The Dance Festivals of the Alaskan Eskimo by Ernest William Hawkes
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| Author | Hawkes, Ernest William, 1883- |
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| LoC No. | 15003050 |
| Title | The Dance Festivals of the Alaskan Eskimo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Dance Festivals of the Alaskan Eskimo" by Ernest William Hawkes is a detailed anthropological publication written in the early 20th century. This book provides an in-depth look at the ceremonial dance festivals of the Alaskan Eskimo, focusing particularly on their cultural significance and the intricate rituals involved. The text serves as both a documentation of these festivals and an exploration of Eskimo traditions and social structures. In this work, Hawkes recounts his observations of various dance festivals conducted by the Eskimo people during the winter months when hunting is scarce. He describes the significance of dances like the Aiyáguk (Asking Festival), the Tcaúiyuk (Bladder Feast), and the Aíl['=i]gi (Annual Feast to the Dead). Each festival is associated with specific customs, music, and attire, and serves vital roles in social cohesion, spiritual beliefs, and the honoring of ancestors. The narrative captures the vibrancy and communal spirit of these events while illustrating the unique relationship between the Eskimo people and their cultural heritage, underscoring how these traditions provide a sense of identity and continuity amidst the challenges of their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| LoC Class | GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology |
| Subject | Indian dance -- North America |
| Subject | Eskimos -- Alaska |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26544 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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