صخرة فريدة من نوعها في روبرتسون بوينت
يقع في روبرتسون بوينت في محمية Metlakatla First Nation بالقرب من برنس روبرت، بريطاني Columbia, there exists a cast of a distinctive petroglyph, known as “The Man Who Fell from Heaven.” Unlike most الصخور, this rock carving comes with a fascinating narrative. Archaeologists recorded the story in 1936 at the archaeological site GbTo-39. The petroglyph has also been named “Man who fell through a hole in the sky”.
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الأساطير وراء النحت
Several stories circulate about the origin of this صخري. One tale from the Tsimshian Indians recounts an important man who claimed he would ascend to the sky to astonish his people. After disappearing for several days, he returned, unable to sustain his absence due to lack of food. He claimed to have fallen through the sky and showed the petroglyph as proof of where he landed. In reality, he had carved the figure himself while in hiding.
Another version suggests the petroglyph marks the spot where a drowned Indian’s body was found. This story was shared by Harlan I. Smith, a Dominion archaeologist, who learned of it during his visit in the mid-1920s. He was told by a resident from Hazelton about the tragic origin of the carving.
الأهمية الثقافية والتفسيرات
غالبًا ما كانت النقوش الصخرية على طول الساحل الوعر لكولومبيا البريطانية، بما في ذلك هذا الساحل، تخدم أغراضًا مختلفة. لقد وضعوا علامات على الحدود، أو أشاروا إلى الملكية، أو رووا القصص. تتميز معظم النقوش الصخرية في الساحل الشمالي الغربي بوجوه تهيمن عليها عيون مصورة بشكل بارز، وغالبًا ما تختلف عين واحدة عن الأخرى.
“The Man Who Fell from Heaven” is a six-foot-long figure with a circular head, straight long arms, and rather short legs. Carved long ago with stone tools, it commemorates an important event, with multiple interpretations offered by local stories.
الأبعاد الأسطورية
A third narrative involves the mythological figure Raven, or Wegets, known to the Tsimshians. According to this legend, Wegets and his brother, born from unions between mortal brothers and spirit sisters, were expelled from the spirit world. Wegets’ brother tragically sank into a bed of seaweed upon landing on Earth. Learning from his brother’s fate, Wegets landed on a rock, embedding himself firmly. He was eventually freed by a land otter and traveled up the Skeena River, spreading human arts.
الغموض الدائم والتراث الثقافي
Despite being submerged by ocean tides twice daily, the outline of “The Man” remains visible under a large tree on a solitary point in one of Metlakatla Pass’s small coves. This petroglyph continues to intrigue and spark speculation among those who view it or hear its stories. It stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry and storytelling tradition of the First Nations people in the region.
مصادر:
"الرجل الذي سقط من السماء" بقلم فيليس بومان
الرجل الذي سقط من السماء - من تأليف جرانت كيدي
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