The Sámi creation myths, such as “The Death of the Sun’s Daughter” and “The Son of the Sun’s Courting in the Land of the Giants,” are the foundation and explanation of their worldview, just …

Jun 9, 2010 · A creation story related by Risten Lango, a Sami reindeer herder, tells of a white reindeer creating the world. The reindeer’s veins became rivers, its fur became forest, its …

When Jupmele, God, created the world, he saw to it that it was good and beautiful in every way. The mountains were covered in gold and silver. Flowers sprang forth in the valleys, birds sang …

Feb 6, 2021 · According to the Sami creation story, the world was created by the god Jubmel and his son Bejve from a reindeer. Jubmel had visited the dark underworld and called on his son …

The Sami creation myth, directly related to their harsh environment, tells the story of a monstrous giant named Biegolmai, the Wind Man. In the beginning of time, Biegolmai created the Sapmi …

This profound story reminds us that everything in nature is connected, a truth deeply woven into the practices of Way of the White Reindeer. Through shamanic rituals, ancestral wisdom, and …

This tale of cosmic creation and eternal hope promises a journey filled with wonder, a tapestry woven by the hands of gods and the whispers of nature itself, all set against the backdrop of a …

The creation story tells not only of the spiritual/physical creation of the Sámi people, but offers significant insight into the core vales of the Sámi systems of community, family, and …

Age-old Sami mythology was almost completely forgotten a few centuries ago during the religious invasion of the 1600-1700s. The ancient religion and stories featured several Sami characters, …

Oct 26, 2020 · This episode covers the creation myths of the Hungarian, Sami, and Romanians of Europe. To put that into perspective, we cover tales from the lands of Hungary, parts of …