The Arctic

Featured Locations

Kola Peninsula

Russia

On the Map, Heiðr features the archaeological, historical and mythological locations featured in The Adventure. Each location explores The Indigenous oral history as it relates to The Mythos and The Science.

CYOA Series1: Love in the of Giants, Heiðr' takes us on a fantasy adventure back in time, thousands of years ago, to the far reaches of the north, along the Arctic Circle, from Russia to Ireland. Imagine if The Mythos were true, and Fomorian Sea People were fighting for their homeland. Known for their ferocious tactics and intimidating appearances during battle, they both won and lost wars to the immigrating Fir Bolg and Tuatha Da Dannon. Foes and family forever more with the invaders who insisted on moving in.

The war-affected regions as far east as northern Russia, all subject to various migrated tribes...all the way to the Kola Peninsula and further west to Ireland. Kola, long occupied by the Saami, was also home to the Stallo giants. Immigrants from various western, and then southern tribes, collaborated with the Stallo, forming raiding parties and clans that became known all throughout their violent raids on the peaceful indigenous people.

Ireland

What Does the Word Arctic Mean?

The Arctic is named after the Greek word for bear. The bear is in Greek άρκτος, or kktos, which is also a word in the constellations of the Big Bear (in Greek Μεγάλη Άρκτος) and the Little Bear (in Greek Μικρή Άρκτος), which appear in the northern starry sky.

Northern Languages in Danger

Color codes: Black: extinct, Red: critically endangered,

Orange: severely endangered,

Yellow: definitely endangered, White: vulnerable.

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RUSSIA HAS PYRAMIDS?

Archaeologists say the Kola Peninsula 'pyramids' are between 9 - 40K years old, and may have served as astronomical observatories.

The Science

Like a character straight out of an Indiana Jones spin-off, National Geographic Explorer Albert Lin is on a mission to unlock the secrets of lost cities from ancient civilizations. From the remote cave systems of Oman to the forgotten fortresses of Scotland, Lin and his team traveled to some of Earth's most inaccessible and hostile environments.

'Pinching myself': Explorer unearths, recreates ancient civilizations thought lost with new 3D tech

INDIGENOUS
KOLA
PENINSULA

Saámi

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Indigenous Artist Feature: Saámi
Jon Henrik Fjallgren "Mountain Dance"

Fjällgren was adopted by a Swedish Sámi family, and became part of a siida community in Mittådalen, a reindeer foraging area where he worked as a reindeer herder. Fjällgren has been a member of the Sámi Parliament of Sweden since the 2021 election. He represents the political party Sámit.

In the music video, "Mountain Dance", Fjällgren takes us on a magically directed vision quest into the harsh and demanding terrain of his Arctic homeland. Intensely evocative imagery enthralls us with an otherworldly beauty and danger as we journey with him through his physical struggles into a deeply personal transcendence. A beautiful story of a warrior's resolve and blessings of peace found through the good ways of connecting with other energetic beings. Climaxing in a crescendo of emotional humility, Jon's Joik is heard by The Ancestors,who bring him back to his heart's ways of being.

Geographical Location of Series 1

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Heiðr connects ancient oral history with documented history and scientific revelations. The site will continue to evolve as we enhance the 'stories'. It's always an epic adventure.

We were with the Fomorians when they conquered Ireland, lost it to the Tuatha de Dannan and Fir Bolgs, and took it back. We were there when Stonehenge was created, and the first Celtic kings were crowned. We witnessed the political uprise Uralic tribes migrated from the east to become Odin-loving warriors and Druids, and our legacy of oral traditions take us all the way up to the Kola Peninsula where Jotunn awarded the Sons of the Sun (Saami) with the gift of magical reindeer. In this series,we'll bask in lore that waited 5,000 years for us to discover.

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THE AQUITANI

Caesar's journalstated that Gaul was divided into Belgae, Celtica

Galla, Aquitani

Narbonensi

These differ from each other in language, customs and laws.

The river Garonne separates the Gauls from the Aquitani...it looks between the setting of the sun, and the north star.” ~Julius Caesar

ORAL HISTORY

has been increasingly recognized in academia as a valuable contribution to the historical record.

A movement of tribes unite on their migration to Ireland

The Celts

According to BednBlue, in anc ienttimes, a ship that travelled 5 knots could reach Ireland from the coast of France (the Port of Bordeaux) in 5-7 days. And that's what the Celts did.

The Celts have long been shrouded in mystery. They left no written record but communicated their past through song and story. However, recent archaeological discoveries, particularly in Hallstatt, Austria, have shed light on their early life, trade networks, and the crucial role natural resources played in their society. Recent findings highlight their craftsmanship, social rituals, and integration of natural and spiritual beliefs, demonstrating their advanced societal organization and cultural influence.

The Roman Provinces in Gaul around 58 BC; the coastline shown here is the modern one, different from the ancient coastline in some parts of the English Channel.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallia_Narbonensis

ORAL HISTORY.org

We envision a world where a deep humanistic understanding of the past, developed through a process of listening and mutual respect, shapes a more inclusive and equitable future.

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