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Among these hairy people the bear is an animal held in great regard. It is impossible to discover whether this arises from the bear having been an object of worship in other days, but the bear festival is the chief event in their year. In every Aino village the hunters go up to the mountains in spring and bring back a live young bear cub. They hand this over to a woman who nurses and feeds it. When it gets too old to be left loose, it is shut up in a Strong cage, and there kept until the autumn of the year after its capture.
N ow comes the time of the great bear festival, and all is excitement in the Aino Village. The hunters gather about the cage armed with knives and spears, with clubs, bows and arrows. The bear has been kept without food for some time and is raging with hunger. This angry mood they heighten by a score of teasing tricks which reduce the bear to a state of fury, then, upon a given signal, the door of the cage is flung open. The bear rushes out and charges upon his tormentors. The latter dash to meet him with equal fury, and assail him with their weapons. A wild struggle follows, and the bear falls under a shower of blows and stabs. The body is cut up, and each family receives a piece, upon which they feast with great delight. If you ask an Aino what this bear feast means he cannot tell you. It is a custom which goes back beyond memory or tradition, and it is the great day Of their year.
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- Data di pubblicazione2018
- ISBN 10 1330280857
- ISBN 13 9781330280850
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- LinguaInglese
- Numero di pagine120
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating exploration of the rich history and cultural heritage of Japan, from its earliest origins to the present day. The author delves into the country's fascinating past, tracing the rise and fall of powerful clans, the influence of Chinese and Korean cultures, and the development of Japan's unique religious traditions. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, the book offers a deep understanding of Japan's complex political landscape, from the era of the Puppet Emperors to the rise of the samurai and the establishment of a modern democratic society. The author sheds light on the social and cultural forces that shaped Japan's identity, examining the role of religion, art, and literature in shaping the nation's values and beliefs. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Japan's past and its enduring legacy in the present. It provides a comprehensive overview of the country's history, offering insights into the cultural and political dynamics that have shaped its development and made it a global force. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330280850_0
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