"Takannaaluk" means "the one down there"âa term used in the High Arctic to refer to the mother of sea mammals, the most important being in Inuit mythology. This unique picture book tells how she came to be both feared and respected. As a young woman, Takannaaluk is tricked into marrying a sea bird posing as a man and then betrayed by her family. Her story is brought to vivid life by respected elder Herve Paniaq and renowned artist Germaine Arnaktauyok.
- ISBN13 9781772271812
- Publish Date 20 November 2018
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 17 January 2024
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Inhabit Media Inc
- Edition Bilingual edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English