About this episode

This episode discusses the significance of rainbows in Alutiiq culture and the associated tradition of making a sign of the cross.

Rainbow – ARatukaq (N), Puwisaq (S) ARatukamek tang'rakameng suut nata agayuliteng. – When you see a rainbow, you're to make a sign of the cross.

Topics covered

• rainbow
• Alutiiq culture
• sign of the cross
• language
• tradition

Keywords

• rainbow
• ARatukaq
• Puwisaq
• Alutiiq
• tradition
• sign of the cross

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: ARatukaq, Puwisaq

Places: Rainbow

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