Wednesday, December 1, 2010

The Tlingit

My blog is about the Tlingit native American group. They live in the Pacific Northwest region. I will tell you about their food, religion, the climate they experienced, their entertainment, culture, and some interesting facts about the tribe.

First, I will tell you about what the Tlingit ate. One of their primary foods was salmon, which they caught from the Pacific Ocean using wooden traps. Furthermore, they hunted herring and hooligan. Also,herring eggs were considered a delicacy. In continuation,the Tlingit hunted rabbits and bears Finally, they ate whales, sea lions, and seals.

Also,I will tell you about the Tlingit religion. One of the main Tlingit religious figures is Raven. He is believed to be a creator of the world. Also, they worshiped a wolf god named Khanukh. Finally, some legends are also about bears.


Furthermore, I will tell you about the climate where the Tlingit live. It is very cold. Additionally, there is a lot of rain. Furthermore, there is snow. Finally, the Pacific Ocean freezes over in the winter.


I don't know what the Tlingit did for entertainment, but I think they might have they might have had contests to see who could catch the most food. Also they could have had dances to the gods for entertainment. Furthermore, the children probably had games to play. Finally, They might have watched boys learned to fight with a bow and arrow.

Additionally, I will inform you about the culture and history of the Tlingit. Did you know that the Tlingit used to wear hats made of roots? Furthermore, woven blankets were used in dance regalia in the Pacific Northwest. Finally, they had pot latches in which giving away wealth guaranteed status.

Finally, some interesting facts about the Tlingit. They carved totem poles that are sometimes used to make fun of people. Secondly, the Tlingit were excellent at building with wood, and made large houses. To continue, the Tlingit word for dog is xa. Finally, the Tlingit had a lot of respect for nature.

In conclusion, I hope that you learned a lot about the Tlingit food, religion, the climate where they lived, their entertainment, and some interesting facts.

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A model of a large house, the Pacific Northwest Native American shelter.

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