Megan ByrneWapiti Magic
September 27th 2006 02:54
This post might not be too long, because I'm having trouble reading my badly scribbled notes. But I'll do my best to decipher this mess. I'm also making a mental note that it's not necessary to take research notes on scrap paper because my computer has a copy and paste feature.
Yesterday I dressed this blog with probably it's first picture ever, "Wapiti Magic". I distinctly remember saying something to the effect that it was so cool,
it must have a cool history. Yes, it does.
First off, to give credit where it's due, Wapiti Magic was painted by Cecilia Henly. If you're interested in seeing some of her other work, she's part of the EBSQ Self Representing Artists. I was really impressed by the diversity and beauty of her work.
Surprisingly, I didn't find much about wapiti or it's magic, but then I only spent about an hour or so this afternoon. The only thing I can say with certainty is that wapiti is the American Indian word for elk and the elk is an important totem animal to many American Indian tribes. Also, among the Oto (American Indian) people, Elk is described as "cross-dressing" in legend and considered to be the original "two-spirit".
If any of you knows anything more about the wapiti, please share with the rest of us. I know I'd like to know more, anyway.
Yesterday I dressed this blog with probably it's first picture ever, "Wapiti Magic". I distinctly remember saying something to the effect that it was so cool,
First off, to give credit where it's due, Wapiti Magic was painted by Cecilia Henly. If you're interested in seeing some of her other work, she's part of the EBSQ Self Representing Artists. I was really impressed by the diversity and beauty of her work.
Surprisingly, I didn't find much about wapiti or it's magic, but then I only spent about an hour or so this afternoon. The only thing I can say with certainty is that wapiti is the American Indian word for elk and the elk is an important totem animal to many American Indian tribes. Also, among the Oto (American Indian) people, Elk is described as "cross-dressing" in legend and considered to be the original "two-spirit".
If any of you knows anything more about the wapiti, please share with the rest of us. I know I'd like to know more, anyway.
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