Birth of Nelvana

This isn't based on an actual myth. Just a mythological origin to Nelvana. Since This world is based on a comic book and Nelvana is a ficitional I'm going to be flexible.

Summary

Koliak The Mighty, King of the Northern Lights, married a mortal woman and earned the ire of the gods. He now is invisible to mortals in all but spirit along with his son. His Daughter evades this curse.
Koliak was said to be a guardian spirits and keeper of the northern lights before the curse of the gods and passed his role of protector to his children.

Historical Basis

Because I'm using actual gods, it was an actual spat between the gods that involved Kodiak's wife or at least revolved around it. It got so bad that Kodiak became invisible to normals and his son could only take the guise of a dog or wolf to the eyes of man. Tanero's curse eventually weaken over time, first to be seen by only inuit people and then non inuit. The reason for this wane was the result of the inuit gods make amends and receded Tanero's curse to the point of wanening.

Spread

Because Nelvana is an actual god in this world, it can spread throughout the North, Maybe even some other planets.

Variations & Mutation

Some variations involved the mother being a bitch other had the gods being in the complete wrong. Some say she was from a mythical land. What the gods were angry about vary from culture to culture. Some myths have Nelvana be cursed because of this event forever having to protect her people, others say she is continuing her fathers work. Some variations tell that Koliak is either a guardian of spirits, souls or the living; no matter what he is said to protect and rule over the northern lights.

Cultural Reception

To the Inuit it's an origin to their protector. It is also an explanation as to why the spirits and undead cannot be seen. Some variations include Tanero as an origin for wolves.

In Literature

It's in books about Inuit mythology. In specific literature, there's none by the time of the 40's.

In Art

There's a Group of Seven piece about it.

Date of First Recording

unknown

Date of Setting

pre-columbian north america

Related People

• Koliak, King of the Northern Lights
• Nelvana of The Northern Lights
• Tanero