My Sister the Moon (The Ivory Carver Trilogy Book 2) by Sue Harrison

Author:Sue Harrison [Harrison, Sue]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Historical, Native American & Aboriginal, Sagas, Prehistoric Peoples, Fairy Tales; Folk Tales; Legends & Mythology
ISBN: 9780380718368
Google: saUVPwAACAAJ
Amazon: 0380718367
Publisher: Avon
Published: 1995-09-03T07:00:00+00:00

Ice Hunter is the one who brought you here last night. He is chief hunter, but his wife died two summers ago and in his grief he has not taken another. The other man is Raven. He hopes to become shaman of our tribe. He has two wives, but he is a man who always wants more." She picked up several strands of grass. "I would choose Ice Hunter," she said. "He even speaks the First Men's language. But perhaps he will not make an offer."

Kiin smiled, remembering Qakan's awkward use of the Walrus language when all the while Ice Hunter understood First Men words.

"Ice Hunter seems to be a good man," Kiin answered. "But I do not want a husband. If I stayed with you, I could help in many ways. I could gather sea urchins and bird eggs. I will help you weave."

"We weave death mats," said the old woman. "With the babies you carry, it is best you do not help us much."

Kiin quickly raised her hands from the grass she was sorting, but Woman of the Sun smiled and said, "This is only a ulaq curtain. Something for us."

Kiin cleared her throat. "I will bring food. I can fish, dig clams."

"We are given food for our mats," the woman said. "And Ice Hunter brings us much meat." She smiled. "He is my sister's son."

The words did not surprise Kiin. There was a strength in Ice Hunter that spoke of Woman of the Sky's care. But then Kiin realized the compliment Woman of the Sky was giving her when she asked Ice Hunter to consider Kiin as wife.

"Why do you not want a husband?" Woman of the Sun asked.

For a long time Kiin did not answer, but finally she looked at the old woman and when their eyes met, she said, "I have a husband among the First Men."

"You have other children?"

"No", Kiin said quietly.

"Ice Hunter told us that the man who brought you here owns you as slave. That he captured you from the Whale Hunter

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