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Wisconsin’s Menominee tribe told stories about a race of friendly giants that hunted and fished by night who they called the manabai’wok. It was said among the Menominee that the Aurora Borealis was the light from these giants' torches illuminating the sky. #MythologyMonday

📷: Vincent Guth

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Here are a few common personal connections and meanings associated with rabbit tattoos.

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According to Iroquois folklore, Gandayah are benevolent but invisible nature spirits. Due to their unseen nature, they were said to announce their presence with the sound of drumming, which is why they were also referred to as Drum Dancers. #MythologyMonday

📷: Lukas Stoermer

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Some indigenous peoples of North America looked to the beaver to help predict what type of winter it would be. If a beaver constructed its lodge larger and stronger than usual, that meant harsh winter weather was on its way. #FolkloreSunday

📷: Derek Otway

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