The Two Sunbeams
Aajuuk, an important constellation for timekeeping
The Two Placed Far Apart
Aakkuttujuuk, two stars signaling the return of sunlight to the Arctic
Dogs
Qimmiitt, five dogs harrassing Nanook, or Nanurjuk, the polar bear
Collarbones
Quturjuuk
Lamp Stand
Pituak, stand holding burning fuel that makes light
Caribou
The big dipper represents Tukturjuit, the Giant Caribou
Two In Front
Sivulliik, "The First Ones" An angry grandfather chasing an orphan boy
The One Behind
Kingulliq, the grandmother chasing the two in front
Breastbone
Sakkiattiak, The Pleiades, are seen as a breatbone
Runners
Ullaktut, Orion's belt, is seen as three lost hunters looking for Nanook, the polar bear
Blubber Container
Uqsuutaatiaq, a seal flipper sewn shut, holding lamp fuel
Never Moves
Nuuttuittuq, the north star, Polaris, the star that never moves
Nephews and Neices
Qangimmaariik, a group of children
The Milky Way
The divider, Aviguti
The Great Wolf
Lupus, the wolf, has been noticeable by many civilizations over time.
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