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Different cultures have their own stories about the northern lights. For example, some Indigenous people believed the lights were the spirits of their ancestors playing in the sky. Others saw them as fires or battles between supernatural beings. These stories show how people make sense of natural wonders using the language and beliefs of their cultures.
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Supporting arguments
- Sami people thought northern lights were connected to spirits.
- North American Indigenous groups had unique aurora legends.
- Cultural stories reflect human attempts to explain nature.
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