The emperor of the reindeer pastures

Nobody really knew how many there were – probably not even the old man himself. “On both sides of the tree” would come the vague reply if anybody asked how many he had. There was a story about him that went round… how, as a young lad, he’d once found an ancient sacred stone in the forest that had fallen down. He’d somehow got it into his head to raise it back up and clean it off – a sacred stone for reindeer. From then on, his herd had constantly increased in size. 

The traditional livelihoods of the Sámi were in close harmony with nature. Reindeer husbandry, hunting and fishing provided the most secure living for people that lived in the harsh surroundings. Nowadays, few families make a living from a purely natural economy. As education has developed, the livelihood structure of the Sámi has modernized in tune with the mainstream population.

Histoires: Ajatus Oy

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