Glooscap Legends

by Stanley T. Spicer

These stirring tales describe the life-history of Glooscap. Endowed with supreme powers, Glooscap, the benevolent warrior against evil, was credited with the creation of many wild creatures and the change in form of others. Even the land was influenced by his handiwork and several notable landmarks along the Fundy Coast are linked with this story.

In Glooscap Legends, both famous and little-known legends are told of this god who made his home on the mountaintop of Cape Blomidon. He was a giant, a magician and a friend to the oppressed. This edition is illustrated by native artist Teresa MacPhee and includes a map of Glooscap landmarks.

Genres: Indigenous

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Ian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting collection of Glooscap legends. Very basic in their telling and no citations. I would have loved to know where the author collected these stories. I really liked the illustrations by Theresa MacPhee. They really captured the Mi’kmaq hieroglyphics.

[Bruce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Native Legends of Glooscap and creation of different islands around Nova Scotia

[Barbara]

Signed by author.

[Liv · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unclear where legends sourced from.