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The Walrus Who Escaped

In this Inuit folktale, long ago Walrus once had fancy, spiraled tusks which he used to uncover tasty clams.  Jealous of his ability to gather and eat so many clams, Raven cast a spell on the ocean to trap Walrus.  Frozen in place, Walrus was trapped with part of his tusks and head above the surface.  Raven teased and tormented Walrus while little critters nibbled him from below.  Enraged, Walrus heaved himself out of the ice, straightening his tusks and reddening his eyes.  He lunged after Raven who hastily scrambled far, far away.  Walrus left the coast preferring to live out at sea.  Artwork is in blues and browns and reminiscent of wood cut prints.  While stylized, it is a good match for this Arctic folktale.