"The cosmography of tribal peoples is marked by a degree of humility toward the natural world that is lacking in civilized society. Among the principles of the Koyukon worldview, as described by anthropologist Richard Nelson, are these two: 'Each animal knows way more than you do' and 'The physical environment is spiritual, conscious, and subject to rules of respectful behavior.'"
The Tender Carnivore & The Sacred Game, p.63
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