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Torngak
Esk.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
a spirit or devil. Also spelled Torngark.
Quotations
1744
[Devil, To-nu-ock.]
1823
He called to his assistance Torngak, his Familiar and a friendly spirit, in company with whom he journeyed to the realms below, to combat with the Evil Genius.
1894
Those who neglect these precautions ate liable to some misfortune, perhaps even the loss of their lives ; besides, the Torngak of the air might be provoked on their account to raise stormy weather.
1916
Near Cape Chidley . . . are the Tornga'it or "Spirit Mountains," a wild and impressive group believed by the Eskimo to be the abode of To'rngak. . . .