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The Inuit word 'nanook' has its roots in Inuit mythology. Nanook decided if hunters deserved to be successful in their endeavours to find and hunt bears. It is from this myth that Nanook has come to mean 'master of bears', in some cases the term is also used to mean 'polar bear'.
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What animal is known as the nanook of the north?
Nanook of the North is a 1922 documentary about the Inuit. Nanook was the master of bears in Inuit mythology. It can also mean Polar Bear.
One of the first documentaries was Nanook of the North a silent movie that Robert Flaherty shot for a fur company Nanook was an Inuit but what does nanuq mean in the Inuit language?
Polar bear
What does the word mean in Inuit?
In Inuit, the word "Inuit" means "the people." It is the plural form of "Inuk," which means "person."
What does the word Nunavut mean in Inuit?
it means our land
What was the dog called in the lost Boys?
Nanook, not sure if that's correct spelling.
What happen to nanook of the north?
"Nanook of the North" is a 1922 silent documentary film directed by Robert J. Flaherty. The film is considered a landmark in documentary filmmaking, but there have been criticisms over its authenticity and portrayal of Inuit life. The film made a significant impact on the documentary genre and remains a classic in film history.
When was Nanook of the North created?
Nanook of the North was created on 1922-06-11.
What you the wolf's name in the lost boy?
Not sure what you mean, but if you mean the vampire film Lost Boys, the dog is Nanook
What is the name of an Inuit snow house?
"What is the name of a Inuit snow house?" The Inuit word for an Inuit snow house is Igluvigak.
What actors and actresses appeared in Nanook of the North - 1922?
The cast of Nanook of the North - 1922 includes: Allakariallak as Nanook Berry Kroeger as Narrator (1939 re-release)
What does qallunaaq mean?
"Qallunaaq" is an Inuktitut word used by Inuit people to refer to non-Inuit people, particularly those of European descent. It can be used to describe someone who is not Inuit or who has different customs and traditions.
What does the word sedna mean?
Sedna1- ADwarf planet discovered in 2003 Sedna2 - The Inuit god of the sea
