Legends of the Northern Lights

Legends about the origin of the Northern Lights:
In ancient times, the Finns thought that foxes were to blame for everything, they rub their sides against the rocks so much that sparks fly upwards carving sheaves of sparks, which color the sky.
Pomors associated an incomprehensible phenomenon with the reflection of fish scales in height.
Indian tribes believed that these were ghosts of fallen enemy soldiers, or lights from the heavenly palace, where a new soul was summoned.
Vikings believed that the Northern lights are a reflection of the armor and shields of the Valkyries.
Icelanders in ancient times believed that these are not snow sparks or reflections, but "dances of elves".

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