Ijiraq (mythology)

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In Inuit mythology the ijiraq is a sort of boogeyman who kidnaps children and hides them forever. The inuksugaq (or inukshuk) of stone allow these children to find their way back if they can convince the ijiraq to let them go.

Ijiraq, a moon of Saturn, is named for this creature.

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