Hyperboreans

Ancient designation of the peoples living in Arctic regions. N. Siberia has several tribes, especially the Chuckchees. They are nomadic, fishermen, and herders of the reindeer, noted for their cruelty and abhorrence of a natural death. The aged are slain. See ALEUTS, ESKIMO, KAMCHATKA.-In ancient myths, race living beyond the n. wind in perpetual sunshine and perfect happine . In Botany and Zoology, plants and animals inhabiting the extreme IMG:content-0721.png:[graphic] north.