He journeyed southward, passing Cape Farewell and encountering light-haired people of European complexion in the east. Returning through the Sound, once open from east to west near Ilulissat, he approached home near Godthaab but tragically lost his brother. The brother was buried on a small island, later named Uviarniak, honoring his extensive travels.
Source:
Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo
by Henry Rink
[William Blackwood and Sons]
Edinburgh and London, 1875
► Themes of the story
Quest: Iviangersook’s extensive journey around Greenland represents a quest, as he undertakes a significant voyage that leads to various encounters and challenges.
Conflict with Nature: Traveling through the harsh and varied landscapes of Greenland, Iviangersook faces the formidable forces of nature, highlighting the theme of human struggle against natural elements.
Loss and Renewal: The narrative touches on personal loss when Iviangersook’s brother dies near the journey’s end. The act of burying his brother on an island, which is then named Uviarniak in his honor, signifies a form of renewal and remembrance, ensuring that his brother’s legacy endures.
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Abridged version of the story.
He started for the south, and having passed Cape Farewell, he came on the eastward to some light-haired people of European complexion; and lastly he returned through the Sound, which was formerly open from east to west, near Ilulissat (Jakobshavn).
When approaching his home near Godthaab he lost his brother, who was buried upon a small island, after them named Uviarniak (one who travelled all around).
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