Sedna

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The Inuit believed in the legend of Sedna the Sea goddess. The legend of Sedna was a very popular myth that was told by the Inuit for entertainment. Sedna went through many horrifying experiences before she became a sea goddess. The Inuit in many ways worshipped Sedna since she allowed them to hunt marine animals for food. Sedna also had many punishments for those who disobeyed her commands. Sedna will truly reamin as a magnificent myth in the Inuit culture.

Did you know that Sedna lived a happy life before she became married? Sedna was once a young and beautiful woman who lived in the Arctic with her mother and father. Though Sedna was a very beautiful woman she did not enjoy the idea of marriage. Sedna was asked by a young man to marry him. Sedna’s family was so impressed with the young man that she agreed to marry him and to move to his island. The young man revealed that he was actually part bird. Sedna was very angry at the birdman since he was only able to provide her with fish as food. After living on an island with the birdman Sedna’s father returned to check on her. Sedna’...

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