Myths Northern Lights

You might also be interested that throughout history, cultures from all over the Arctic have found meaning in the Northern Lights. Long before science explained this phenomenon, the northern peoples told their own stories that have inspired many myths and legends throughout history. Here are a few interesting ones: In the Norse Mythology, The Vikings believed the Northern Lights were a sign of approval from the Gods. They saw the lights as the “Bifrost Bridge,” a glowing pathway leading fallen warriors to Valhalla. Some also thought the lights were the reflections of Valkyries' armour, guiding warriors into battle. In the Sami culture, the Northern Lights were powerful, spiritual beings. They believed these lights represented the souls of the deceased. However, they also had strict taboos—never whistle, sing, or dance in the presence of the Aurora, or you risk angering these spirits and being whisked away. Even today, they could scare children by saying the Northern Lights would come and take them away if they dared to whistled at it