Hyperborea - Lost Arctic Civilization?

Hyperborea, myths of an arctic civilization appears in the legends of multiple Indo-European cultures. Was it really a myth, and could such a civilization and culture have plausibly existed? The term “Hyperborea” is a Greek word, which means “beyond the north wind.” In this video we examine traditions and myths from Greek, Indian, and Persian culture. I will most likely revisit this topic again in the future, so if you know of any scientific studies, archaeological expeditions, or myths which I did not address please leave a comment.Show more

It should be noted that for the Vedic traditions I relied rather heavily on Balgangadhar Tilak. For the Rig Veda references I just listed them in the same format he listed them in the book (Arctic Home in the Vedas). I don’t actually know Sanskrit and have not read the Rig Veda. Therefore, if something is amiss, do let us know.

Sources:
“Arctic Home in the Vedas” -by Balgangadhar Tilak
“The Histories” -by Herodotus
“Edith Hamilton Mythology Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes” -by Edith Hamilton

https://earth-chronicles.com/histori/mysterious-hyperborea.html
https://www.hlavnydennik.sk/2020/02/06/hyperborea-pravlast-slovanov/
https://mythologysource.com/hyperborea-greek-legend/
https://anomalien.com/the-mysterious-ancient-civilisation-of-hyperborea/
https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-hyperboreans-from-pythian-x/ - Pindar
https://www.pmel.noaa.gov/arctic-zone/gallery_np_seasons.html -length of day at the north pole
https://www.sunrisesunset.com/definitions.asp - types of sunrise
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/twilight-and-the-myths-of-the-equinox-and-6-month-polar-night/ar-AAOFwZe -length of true night
https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/astronomical-twilight.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mount-Meru-mythology - Meru
https://www.worldhistory.org/The_Vedas/ - the Vedas
https://www.britannica.com/topic/soma-Hinduism - Soma Sacrifice
https://www.quora.com/Why-don%E2%80%99t-Hindus-worship-Lord-Indra -Quora
https://aminoapps.com/c/mythology/page/blog/vritra-the-evil-serpent-of-the-hindu-pantheon/0YQJ_Y0UkuJv8666Vnn1e7jxkeoXvlL36bs7 -Vritra
http://guide.supereva.it/cultura_indiana/interventi/2007/01/284175.shtml

Gerardus Mercator Map - https://arctic.rhewlif.xyz/
Giant Vegetables in Alaska - https://www.amusingplanet.com/2015/10/alaskas-giant-vegetables.html

Coring study -- http://publications.iodp.org/preliminary_report/302/302PR.PDF