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Water Sports - A Kayak Full of Ghosts: Eskimo Folk Tales (International Folk Tale Series)

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eBook Synopsis: The first comprehensive collection of Eskimo folktales in over sixty years, these stories reveal a tradition close in spirit to modern fiction. Not for queasy readers, A Kayak Full of Ghosts deals with strange and even gruesome events in the barren Arctic where, in the minds of the storytellers, all manner of behavior is imaginable. Mythic and beautiful, violent and scatological, these tales come from an oral tradition that bars few holds. Here you will meet a memorable gallery of characters: children who eat their parents; hunters who kill their prey by breaking wind; men who marry rocks; women who marry their sons’ wives; old people who wed insects; women with iron tails; children who grow antlers; a shaman who turns himself into any animal he wants; and animals who obtain their body parts by stealing from the human dead. Taken together, these stories portray a rich culture in a remote land, where eerie flowers bloom in the floes of the human mind. (Note: This book contains material and themes that are not appropriate for children).

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Are you ready to embark on a journey like no other? Introducing "A Kayak Full of Ghosts: Eskimo Folk Tales," the long-awaited collection of captivating stories that will transport you to the mystical Arctic. Immerse yourself in a tradition that weaves mythic landscapes with modern fiction, leaving queasy readers both thrilled and on the edge of their seats.

Loaded with strange and gripping events, these folktales push the boundaries of imagination. From children who devour their parents to hunters with unconventional prey-killing techniques, each story is a riveting exploration of the human psyche in the barren Arctic wilderness. Brace yourself for tales that are as violent as they are beautiful, and as mythic as they are scatological.

Our comprehensive collection brings to life a vibrant cast of characters, each more unforgettable than the last. Witness the extraordinary marriages of men to rocks and women to their sons' wives, while encountering old people exchanging vows with insects. Prepare to be mesmerized by women with iron tails, children sprouting antlers, and a shaman endowed with the incredible power to transform into any animal.

Through these mesmerizing stories, we unveil the hidden treasures of a remote culture. Our fascinating tapestry of tales takes you on an otherworldly expedition, where the line between reality and the uncanny blurs. Dive deep into the intricate depths of Eskimo folklore, where eerie flowers bloom in the icy floes of the human mind.

Please note that "A Kayak Full of Ghosts: Eskimo Folk Tales" contains material and themes that are not appropriate for children. If you have a taste for the extraordinary and the supernatural, this book is a must-read for you. Don't miss out on this rare gem that brings the Arctic folklore to life!

Ready to embark on this extraordinary journey? Get your copy of A Kayak Full of Ghosts: Eskimo Folk Tales today!

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