arc·tic ethno-zo·ol·o·gy

Polar Bear

Arctic: at, or near the North Pole


animals with religious significance:

Raven: the creator among many Native American groups

Owls and eagles: spirits of shamans among the Tlingit

Owls: prophesy among Athebaskans

A variety of animals are important to the people who live in the Arctic. Animals are used for food, for clothing and for a variety of tools.

Animals were also important for food, fur and service. Other animals are here.

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