by hefnerbe | Mar 30, 2011 | 4. The Dance, II. Powhatan's Daughter
Line 2: “Glacier woman”- Most likely a reference to the Alaskan Native Americans who were forced across the Bering Straight. Line 7: “Mesa sands” – Mesa – Physical Geogr. A high rocky tableland or plateau; spec. a flat-topped hill...
by hefnerbe | Mar 30, 2011 | 4. The Dance, II. Powhatan's Daughter
Line 29: “Portage” – The action or work of carrying or transporting goods, letters, etc.; carriage. (OED) Line 33: “Appalachian Spring” Line 36: “Adirondacks” – A mountain range located in the northeastern part of New...
by hefnerbe | Mar 30, 2011 | 4. The Dance, II. Powhatan's Daughter
Line 58: “pelt” – The hide or skin of an animal with the wool, hair, etc., still on it. (OED) Line 59: “Medicine-man” – also called medicine person or healer, member of an indigenous society who is knowledgeable about the magical...
by hefnerbe | Mar 30, 2011 | 4. The Dance, II. Powhatan's Daughter
Line 81: “thewed:” – Trained, instructed in morals or manners; having qualities or manners (of a specified kind). Chiefly in compounds, as ill-thewed, well-thewed adj., etc., -mannered, -conditioned, -natured. (OED) Line 81: “levin:”...
