CS340 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Mnemonic, Winter Count, Knud Rasmussen
10 Feb 2018
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Oral traditions and their co-existence with other forms of indigenous. Publication: orature: refers to oral literature (oral implications of spoken and heard & literature with its implications of reading and books) Indigenous song: largely oral, product of inspiration, contributes to communal spirit. Is a source of power and must be treated with respect. Is adaptive to new musical forms, instruments and settings. With each passing day he knows that he and his wife approach starvation and death. Aua"s magic words: aua = inuit shaman, mouth of qeqertuanaq: an elder who taught aua, handed down the words from generation to generation, right from the time of the first human beings. It was essential to remember them in the right order otherwise they had no value. Importance of repeating chant in right order anephora: repetition serves as a mnemonic device (memory game, shamanic words: power/used with care, title: to lighten heavy loads although no mention of sickness or weight.
