Inuit Legends


Common Characters Found In Inuit Legends

Aakuluujjusi (A’akuluujjusi) was the Inuit Mother Goddess of Creation.

Agloolik is a giant polar bear that lives in the Arctic. He is often seen as a benevolent figure, and he is sometimes prayed to for good hunting.

Anguta is the Inuit god of the Underworld. He is often seen as a malevolent figure, and he is sometimes prayed to for protection from evil.

Inukshuk is a stone figure that is often used as a landmark or a sign of welcome. In Inuit legends, Inukshuks are often seen as being inhabited by spirits.

Kiviuq is a trickster figure in Inuit mythology. He is often portrayed as being mischievous and cunning, but he can also be helpful and wise.

Nanuq: Nanuq is the Inuit God of the Polar Bear. He is often seen as a benevolent figure, and he is sometimes prayed to for good hunting.

Sila is the Inuit God of the Weather. He is often seen as a benevolent figure, and he is sometimes prayed to for good weather.

Tarraq: Tarraq is the Inuit God of the Sea. He is often seen as a benevolent figure, and he is sometimes prayed to for good fishing.

Tupilak: Tupilak is a malevolent spirit in Inuit mythology. He is often portrayed as being a giant, and he is sometimes prayed to for protection from evil.

Uttuq: Uttuq is the Inuit God of the Land. He is often seen as a benevolent figure, and he is sometimes prayed to for good hunting.

Here are a list of some traditional Inuit legends:

  • The Creation of the World
  • The First People
  • The Coming of the White Man
  • The Battle of the Gods
  • The Story of Agloolik
  • The Story of Anguta
  • The Story of Inukshuk
  • The Story of Kiviuq
  • The Story of Nanuq
  • The Story of Sila
  • The Story of Tarraq
  • The Story of Tupilak
  • The Story of Uttuq
  • The Story of the Arctic Hare
  • The Story of the Arctic Tern
  • The Story of the Caribou
  • The Story of the Eagle
  • The Story of the Fox
  • The Story of the Great Bear
  • The Story of the Killer Whale
  • The Story of the Raven
  • The Story of the Seal
  • The Story of the Whale