Aurora Borealis -

For the Algonquin people, the lights are a reflection of a massive fire lit by their creator , Nanahbozho, to remind them he is still watching over them from the far north. Folklore and Omens

Vikings believed the aurora was the reflection of the armor and shields of the Valkyries as they led fallen warriors to Valhalla. Aurora Borealis

History of the Northern Lights: myths and legends - Hurtigruten For the Algonquin people, the lights are a

Finnish legend tells of a mythical fox—called revontulet —running across the Arctic fells. As its tail brushes against mountains, it sends sparks flying into the sky , creating the shimmering lights. For the Algonquin people