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Agloolik

In Inuit mythology, Agloolik is a spirit that lives underneath the ice and acts as tutelary guardian for the protection of seals. It is said to provide aid to fishermen and hunters. If hunters prayed to the spirit before fishing, Agloolik will bless the hunters with prey.

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In Inuit mythology, Agloolik (Inuktitut: ᐊᒡᓗᓕᒃ) is a spirit that lives underneath the ice and acts as tutelary guardian for the protection of seals.1 It is said to provide aid to fishermen and hunters.23 If hunters prayed to the spirit before fishing, Agloolik will bless the hunters with prey.4

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  1. Spirits, Fairies, Gnomes And, Goblins: An Encyclopedia of the Little People, page 5
  2. A Wiccan Bible: Exploring the Mysteries of the Craft from Birth to Summerland by A. J. Drew
  3. Murder by the Grace of God: The Cia and Pope John Paul I by Lucien Gregoire
  4. "Agloolik". Nightbringer.se. Veronica.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)