Legends about Whaling

Many different cultures have interesting legends about whales. Here are a few legends dealing with these ocean creatures. "Storm Boy" is a creative story based upon a Northwest Coast Indian legend of the orca people. "Jonah and the Whale" is the traditional story from the Bible. It is interesting to compare what each has to say about whales and their relationship to people.

Storm Boy

Jonah and the Whale

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