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Kaassassuk

In short: Read how extraordinary strength changes an orphan’s place in society in the Greenlandic story of Kaassassuk.

Kaassassuk · The orphan who gains strength FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 125 Kaassassuk Read how extraordinary strength changes an orphan’s place in society in the Greenlandic story of Kaassassuk. Origin Greenlandic Inuit storytelling tradition. Atlas record 1875 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The orphan who gains strength Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Greenlandic Inuit storytelling tradition.

An orphan mistreated by the people around him is initially unable to defend himself. As he gains strength, others begin to see him differently. A central question is what he does with that strength. Rink’s English collection spells his name Kagsagsuk.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1875 · Greenland · Inuit storytelling tradition
    Hinrich Rink · Tales and Traditions · Kagsagsuk, p. 93 · Published collection

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Origin
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