Finnish legend tells of a mythical fox—called revontulet —running across the Arctic fells. As its tail brushes against mountains, it sends sparks flying into the sky , creating the shimmering lights.
Many Inuit communities believe the lights are the spirits of the dead playing a game of soccer in the heavens. They use a walrus skull as the ball , skittering and dancing across the sky. Aurora Borealis
For the Algonquin people, the lights are a reflection of a massive fire lit by their creator , Nanahbozho, to remind them he is still watching over them from the far north. Folklore and Omens Finnish legend tells of a mythical fox—called revontulet
History of the Northern Lights: myths and legends - Hurtigruten They use a walrus skull as the ball
Vikings believed the aurora was the reflection of the armor and shields of the Valkyries as they led fallen warriors to Valhalla.