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Gilyak
[ gil-yahk, gil-yahk ]
Word History and Origins
Origin of Gilyak1
Example Sentences
The general conclusion to be drawn from the evidence is that the so-called 'Paleo-Asiatic' peoples of north-eastern Asia, i.e. the Chukchee, Koryak, Kamchadale, Gilyak, Yukaghir, etc. really belong physically and culturally with the aborigines of north-western America....
The soul of the Gilyak is supposed to pass at death into his favourite dog, which is accordingly fed with choice food; and when the spirit has been prayed by the shamans out of the dog, the animal is sacrificed on his master's grave.
The Russian ship Gilyak was hit by a shell, and lost several men.
The only vessels that could therefore enter the river and bombard the forts were gunboats and destroyers; of these the Russians had three, Bobr, Koreelah, and Gilyak; the French, the Lion; the British, the Algerine, steel despatch boat with six 4-inch guns, and two destroyers, the Whiting and Fame.
Among the Gilyaks the Bear is dressed after death in full Gilyak costume and 98seated on a bench of honour.
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