A tupilaq (tupilak or ᑐᐱᓚᒃ in Inuktitut syllabics, plural tupilait[1]) [2][3] is a monster or carving of a monster. In Inuit religion, especially in Greenland, a tupilaq was an avenging monster …

The origins of Tupilaq legends trace back to the rich cultural heritage of the Inuit communities in the Arctic region of Greenland. This unique mythology holds deep significance in the beliefs …

2020年6月16日 · Tupilak means ‘the ancestor’s spirit’ – As part of Inuit mythology, tupilaks were special and meaningful for Greenlandic tribes. Nowadays, when travelers glimpse Greenlandic …

The making of a tupilak started most often at night, in secrecy. The angakkuq (shaman) would don their parka or anorak backwards, with the hood over their face, and engage in sexual …

Tupilaq is a mythical creature that originates from the Inuit culture of Greenland. It is a creature created through witchcraft and is believed to have magical powers. The tupilaq was used by …

2025年3月1日 · Omnipresent in museums was the tupilaq (also spelled “ tupilak ”), a carved figure intended to protect its owner against enemies. In Inuit mythology, which dates back 4,000 to …

Unleash the terror of the Tupilaq! Dive into Inuit mythology to discover this vengeful spirit's monstrous forms, chilling powers, and surprising influence in modern culture.

Today, when the word ‘tupilak’ is mentioned, the majority of people think of the well-known small figures carved in tooth, bone or stone. A tupilak spirit could be called upon to help against a …

In the shadowed corners of Greenlandic lore, where the harsh winds whisper ancient secrets, there lurks a creature as chilling as the icy seas: the Tupilaq. This being, more than a mere …

2024年8月28日 · Amid the icy expanse of Greenland, where snow blankets the land for much of the year and the Arctic winds carve deep into the soul, an ancient tradition persists—one …