Golden Oak in Lake Buena Vista in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Tale of a Whale
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 22, 2024
1. The Tale of a Whale Marker
This totem tells of the first potlatch - a celebratory feast held by the native people of the Pacific Northwest. In the story a codfish is caught by fishermen who break its fins and throw it back in the water. The fish tells this to Nagunaks the chief of the undersea world, who sends whales to bring the men to his house. The men say in Nagunaks house for many years, eventually befriending the creatures of the sea. To celebrate Nagunaks calls sea creatures from around the world to the first potlatch.
Nagunaks appears at the bottom of this totem pole in human form, although he typically is said to take the form of a killer whale.
The totem pole was. hand-carved by Tsimshian artisan David Boxley.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 28° 22.288′ N, 81° 33.082′ W. Marker is in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in Orange County. It is in Golden Oak. It can be reached from Avenue of the Stars, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando and in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Eagle and the Beaver (here, next to this marker); English Tea Garden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Genie's Lamp (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Torii (approx. Ό mile away); Bonsai (approx. Ό mile away); The Shishinden (approx. Ό mile away); The Goju-No-To (approx. Ό mile away); Prehistoric Plants (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Buena Vista.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 22, 2024
2. The Tale of a Whale Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
