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.
Vikings believed the aurora was the reflection of the armor and shields of the Valkyries as they led fallen warriors to Valhalla. Aurora Borealis
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. Finnish legend tells of a mythical fox—called revontulet