Spirals of Kemush

Spirals of Kemush

Origin of the Maklaks

by H.L. Delaney

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The twelve Modoc origin myths, told whole — from the obsidian dark before time to the threshold of memory. Kemush, witness and mediator, moves through the cycle that explains how the world and its forces came to be. The complete edition of the Kemush Cycle, with a scholarly companion guide.

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  1. 1

    How does H.L. Delaney’s portrayal of the "obsidian dark before time" set the emotional and thematic tone for the entire Kemush Cycle?

  2. 2

    In what ways does the figure of Kemush function as a mediator between chaos and order, and how do you perceive their role as a witness to creation?

  3. 3

    Consider the structure of the twelve origin myths presented in the book; how do these interconnected tales build upon one another to explain the nature of the world?

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