Tupilak
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tupilak is a noun meaning A (small) representation of such a monster, often carved from whale bone.
Meaning
A (small) representation of such a monster, often carved from whale bone.
More Meanings
- (Inuit mythology) A monster (either invisible or having a physical form constructed from animal bones, sinew, etc) created in secret by a shaman and sent into the sea to seek and kill a specific enemy.
Word Forms
- tupilaks
- tupilat
- tupilaq
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kushtaka, mermonster, bunyip, lusca, devilfish, taklobo.
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