Chukchee
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For the Koryaks of Northeastern Siberia the "Big Grandfather" is an arranger of all things out of preëxisting material;1066 the Chukchee, on the other hand, regard as creator a benevolent being residing in the zenith.
From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris
From the Chukchee villages of Asia, Cook sailed back to the American coast, passing north of Bering Straits directly in mid-channel.
From Vikings of the Pacific The Adventures of the Explorers who Came from the West, Eastward by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)
One of the old man's sons was the Chukchee who had dried his clothes at Stefan's fire.
From More Tales by Polish Authors by Various
There was an awkward pause until it was discovered that both Koriak and Chukchee could speak English.
From Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life by Knox, Thomas Wallace
Józef, very much pleased, went towards him, but the Chukchee neither stirred nor gave the usual greeting, "Anoai!"
From More Tales by Polish Authors by Various
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