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Legends of Mt. Katahdin
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Legends of Mt. Katahdin |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Penobscot Indains tell of the tales Of the legends of Mount Katahdin The largest mountain in Maine Katahdin meaning "Greatest Mountain" Pamola - The God of Thunder And protector of the mountain A legendary bird spirit Revered by every Indian He had the head of a moose The body of a man, Wings and feet of an eagle Feared and respected thru out the land Pamola resides on the peak of the mountain He is the bringer of bad weather Lightening is the flashes of his eyes And flapping his wings brought thunder Katahdin - Good spirit of the mountain Who dwell inside Protector of the Indians Who took an indian maiden for a bride His childern had special powers To help the indians in ther time of need But after a while they fell out of favor So into the mountain they did recede [This message has been edited by katahdin (03-19-2012 12:31 PM).] |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Wonder why the children fell out of favor. Interesting folklore concerning this mountain which bears your name. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Jerry - There is more to the tale but too much to explain in this poem. Basicly one of Katahdin's children accidently killed an indian. Thanks for stopping in. Kat >^..^< |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, thanks,Kat,for the explanation. These old mountains all, it seems, have fascinating folklore. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
I have found there is truth in every myth.. When the world held story tellers in high esteem, things were more easy to understand. I thank the energy entity for poets, and poems like this, because they keep those old learning stories alive. As you indicate, Kat "There is more to the tale" but you have given us the outline, and with computers, anyone can look closer at it. Thank you for the poem. "Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance." |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Liked your poem and the folklore. Please, let us hear of other folklore that you know. Enjoyed... Ms. E |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you for your story poem, Kat. I simply treasure legends.  |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
Hey there, I've e-mailed you a couple of times. Please check to see if they ended up in your spam folder. That's where the last one you sent to me ended up. Love-Faith |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
Sorry, meant to tell you I loved your poem, Kat. Very nice work. Love-Faith |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Very interesting write. Enjoyed the tale, it's part of our history, our heritage. Enjoyed!! JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
yes ... quite interesting indeed! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Fascinating tale, Katahdin. Ida |
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