Shamans, Spirits, Death, and Monsters: Inuit Myths

The Mythology of the Inuits is fascinating, it is like going back in time, a time before gods, before large civilizations, when people were at one with nature. This video looks at the most well-known myth, other motifs, and rituals of death to gain a basic understanding of Inuit culture and their beliefs. *Correction: Algonquin isn’t a local dialect of the Inuit, it’s from the Algic language family. 🌍 Links Patreon:   / crecganford   Twitter:   / crecganford   Facebook:   / crecganford   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crecganford... Mythology Database: https://www.mythologydatabase.com 🧡 Please respect other's cultures and beliefs. Racism, discrimination or threatening speech will not be tolerated. 📚 References Boas, Franz. 1894. Eskimo Tales and Songs. Boas, Franz. 1904. The Folklore of the Eskimo. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History. Vol XV, Part II, 1907. Various. 1917. Folktales of Salishan and Sahaptin Tribes. Pivut Magazines, Sept 2007. Taiksumani Inuk 2004-2006. 📑 Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:58 Who are the Inuit? 3:50 Sedna, Ruler of the Sea 10:05 Angakkuq, the Inuit Shamans 11:12 Dreams 12:42 Creation Myths 17:40 Giants, the Tunit 18:42 Alainang the Giant 21:23 Death 22:21 Death of a Walrus 26:12 Death of a Human 30:09 Inuit Culture and Ritual