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History of the Northern Lights: myths and legends - Hurtigruten

The has inspired countless stories throughout history, ranging from celestial ball games to mystical "fire foxes." While we now know these lights are caused by solar particles colliding with Earth's atmosphere , ancient cultures viewed them as profound spiritual or omens. Famous Cultural Myths Aurora Borealis

Finnish legend tells of a mythical fox—called revontulet —running across the Arctic fells. As its tail brushes against mountains, it sends sparks flying into the sky , creating the shimmering lights. History of the Northern Lights: myths and legends

Many Inuit communities believe the lights are the spirits of the dead playing a game of soccer in the heavens. They use a walrus skull as the ball , skittering and dancing across the sky. skittering and dancing across the sky.