Nanook : The Polar Bear God

Oct 24, 2022 · 5m 29s
Nanook : The Polar Bear God
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In Inuit mythology, Nanook was the leader of bears, and he would punish hunters who violated taboos. He was also known to bless hunters who were worthy of his blessings....

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In Inuit mythology, Nanook was the leader of bears, and he would punish hunters who violated taboos. He was also known to bless hunters who were worthy of his blessings. The origins of Nanook can be traced back to the Innuit mythology. He is regarded as a patron of hunters who have the opportunity to decide who among them should be granted his blessings. The Inuit are an indigenous group that can be found in various regions such as Greenland, Alaska, and Northern Canada. The myth of the Nanook originated in these areas.

According to the myth, Nanook was able to look like a human being due to the features of polar bears, such as their long fingers and their ability to stand upright. This led some of the tribes of the Inuit to believe that they were the descendants of bears.

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