Moon In Saami Mythology
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Moon In Saami Mythology

by Niina Niskanen

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talks
Activity
Meditation
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Everyone
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In Saami mythology Moon had a dualistic role. Early on it was connected to magic and divine energies. Later on people began to see moon as more suspicious and dangerous. The way it gloomed in the sky during the dark night. Perhaps giving guiding light to evil spirits.

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Meet your Teacher

Niina Niskanen

Oulu, Finland

Meet your Teacher

Niina Niskanen

Oulu, Finland