Alaskan Animal Folklore

I'm constantly doing research on Alaskan folklore- mainly for my own personal use. But I thought that a few other people might find some of these fantasy facts regarding our wildlife quite interesting.

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Lynx: Lynx are an invisible animal who keep the secrets of the forest. They see all, but are not often seen.

Arctic Fox: In northern Europe folklore seeing an arctic fox foretells the appearance of the northern lights.

Polar Bear: Polar bears are spirit bears, who hold knowledge of the past and will hurt a human who's soul they see has done bad things.

Black Bear: The curious bear. More often than not the sight of a black bear means you're curiosity is taking you too far. Think of your needs before following your wants.

Brown Bear: Also known as 'the mother bear'. They protect and respect humans, but will also discipline and overpower them.

Moose: Moose, although large, are quiet. Seeing them means you'll learn more from silence than you will from your own voice.

Vole: Voles, like mice, are helpers- and can aid humans in daily chores (aka cleaning up food scraps, making messes disappear, etc)

Owl: From the wonderful literature of Winnie The Pooh- owl's are the knowledgeable creatures. Seeing an owl means very important information is coming your way. And a white owl predicts paranormal experiences that hold ancestral knowledge.

Raven: Ravens, like crows, are known to tell of death. But raven's unlike crows, don't foretell it- they warn it. seeing a raven means be cautious.

Red Fox: Predict simple happiness. Usually you'll have a small amount of good luck after seeing a red fox.

Rabbit: Rabbits foretell fertility. Hence the Easter rabbit! They also possess feminine energy- which can aid in dealing with children and health issues.

Snowshoe Hare: Offer protection and awareness! They can help you sense danger before it happens.

Frogs: Masculine energy. Frogs can aid when dealing with physical strengths, logic, and math and science.

Salmon: A change of seasons. Salmon can help change your opinion and allow you to keep an open mind. They are also known as being the source of the northern lights.

Beaver: Beaver furs offer a very powerful protection of homes and houses. Keeping one near your door can ward off unwanted visitors. And keeping one in your homes protects it from natural disasters, fires, and other unfortunate events. Some people believe they offer the same protection for cars and other modes of transportation.