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Myths and Folk-lore of the Timiskaming Algonquin and Timagami Ojibwa

By Frank G. Speck
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A collection of Algonquin and Ojibwa myths and folktales from the Timiskaming and Timagami communities, organized into narrative cycles and shorter legends. It presents trickster episodes centered on Wiske·djak and creation and transformer narratives featuring Nenebuc, alongside origin stories for animals, plants, constellations, and place-names. Texts include original-language passages, free translations, and ethnographic commentary on ritual practices, omens, and belief. The volume pairs mythic tales with local legends and explanatory notes that record narrative variants and connect stories to natural features and social customs.

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Frank G. Speck

Frank G. Speck was an influential American anthropologist and ethnographer known for his extensive work on Native American cultures, particularly those of the northeastern United States. His research contributed significantly to the understanding of the decorative arts and folklore of various tribes. Among his notable works is "Decorative Art of Indian Tribes of Connecticut," which explores the artistic expressions of Connecticut's Indigenous peoples. Speck also delved into the myths and folk-lore of the Timiskaming Algonquin and Timagami Ojibwa, highlighting the rich oral traditions of these communities. His scholarly contributions remain a vital part of American ethnological literature.

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