{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b237bf35734dc7190f3592/68b42c7d35734dc7196f513a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S1E3 Stories Of The Northern Lights","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68b237bf35734dc7190f3592/1758310803367-1f7b7004-f69b-4467-a1fa-e9ee016c96b3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Norse mythology:</strong> The Vikings believed the aurora was the reflection of Valkyries’ armor as they guided fallen warriors to Valhalla—symbolizing honor, bravery, and the afterlife.</p><p><strong>Sámi people (Indigenous to Lapland):</strong> The lights were treated with reverence and awe. Whistling at them was forbidden, as it could summon danger. They symbolized spirits of the dead or divine energy.</p><p><strong>Inuit traditions:</strong> Some groups believed the aurora represented souls playing games in the sky, while others saw them as spirits of animals like seals, whales, or deer.</p><p><br></p><p>Fairychamber's Witching Hour is created by Niina Niskanen.</p><p>Visit my website http://www.fairychamber.org</p><p>Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fairychamberart/</p>","author_name":"Niina Niskanen"}