Quileute legend may contain on occasion customary customs of day-to-day life and even comprise spiritual or mythic elements. In the beginning, the Quileute had no form of writing so every legend had to be communicated orally from generation to generation so as to preserve and record their history. There can be both a moral and psychological theme to the work, in addition to entertainment value, depending on the nature of the storyteller, the manner of the telling, the ages of the audience members, and the overall context of the performance . The … [Read More...]
Once there was a wolf who always hunted on the beach for hair-seals, whales, or anything else he could find. One day he wandered further than normally, and arrived at a house where he discovered a man living all by himself. His name was Kweeti. He came in and flopped down a duck, saying, "Keep this, while I hunt some more!" Kweeti said, 'Very well, you may leave it there. I'm very sick." Near dark the wolf came in again, and said, "I'll stay here this evening and head home tomorrow." Kweeti agreed, indicated where to sleep, and handed him a big stone for … [Read More...]
Duskeah would tattoo stain decorative patterns on the children. She would push the bone needle all the way through the arm or chest, and would kill them. Kweeti visited her one day, and stated, "My sister, I want you to tattoo stain my arm with figures, but only the skin, not through the arm, or else I may die. " She did it properly. "Now let me do it for you," Kweeti offered up. He held the bone needle and began to prick the skin. Then all of a sudden he poked it through her arm, between the bones. Duskeah yelled with pain, and died shortly … [Read More...]
Quileute Stories Native American cultures spread out across the Great Plains of North America recite stories. These stories are as old as humankind and are passed down generation to generation around camp fires. They survive in our Contemporary living rooms during holidays and additional gatherings, when we take part in family customs and share family stories in very much the same way that the Quileute storytellers learned their stories by hearing the Quileute stories of their tribe. Even though the stories of the Quileute might be published in books, … [Read More...]
"Twilight 5" Progress Hindered By Salary Disputes The studio that produces the "Twilight" vampire saga seems to be suffering from a lack of enthusiasm for getting the 4th installment signed. Summit Entertainment is ready to finalize deals with Kirsten Stewart (Bella Swan), Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), and Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black). Director Bill Condon is already signed to complete the "Breaking Dawn". Both films are scheduled to be shot back-to-back beginning in the Fall, to be released in November 2011 and Summer 2012 by latest … [Read More...]
In the "Time of Beginnings", Kweeti traversed the whole world. The first person he met was a white man. At that time the whites were innocent and un-educated. Kweeti taught this man how to dig metal (mammook mola) and many new things. Shortly he came to know everything that white people know now. In addition, Kweeti said to the white man that when he chose to marry, he must claim only one wife and not pay for her. Kweeti next came to Beaver, who was sharpening a stone and singing. Kweeti asked him what he was doing. Beaver, who by this time had made the … [Read More...]
Fishing is one the best sports anyplace. With the vast assortment and types of fishing to cast and many species to hook and catch, one can easily find something they like in La Push, Washington. Sportfishing, in the area, has become very popular. Three charter companies operate in La Push. Surf fishing can also be had on the beaches. Fishermen in the area catch salmon (Chinook, coho, and pink) and bottom feeders, such as rockfish, halibut, and lingcod. La Push is situated just12 miles above Forks Washington and is home to the Quileute Tribe. It … [Read More...]
The Quileute: A People of Legends The Quileute, sometimes known as the Quillayute, are a Native American tribe located in Washington State in the USA. There are only about 750 tribal members left in existence and they live on a reservation known as La Push. The tribe also has its own language, which is currently in danger of going extinct. Perhaps the best known modern mention of the Quileute tribe comes from Stephanie Meyer's use of the tribe in her popular book series 'Twilight', where they are able to shape-shift into wolves. While the actual Quileute … [Read More...]
Vampires - Do we really see them as monsters? Vampires always fascinated us, it is an undeniable fact. And after the frenzy that the Twilight Saga has created, do you still wonder why? It's not so hard to guess. First of all, vampires are the only pretty monsters, don't we all agree. It's kind of hard to find an interest in fur-covered or rotten or simply rotten creatures (although werewolves have stepped up a notch lately and I am a big wolf fan myself). Myths, stories and legends, quileute or not, that talk about the world's most beautiful and … [Read More...]
For those of you who have seen the movie Twilight; the Twilight Soundtrack will cause and create a recall, as you listen to the tracks you'll revisit the scenes from the movie. The tracks are composed of a mixture of new sounds that seem to be darker, harder with a hint of anger, just what the vampires ordered. Just like the vampire I devoured the Twilight Soundtrack and had a thirst for more. For those who'd like to listen I added the playlist to the sidebar "listen Twilight Soundtrack". The book Twilight burns its way into the hearts of old and young a … [Read More...]