Kikituk facts for kids
A kikituk is a special animal carving or statue from the Inuit religion. It is believed to hold great power. This carving represents a shaman's (a spiritual leader's) animal helper spirit. The kikituk acts like a spiritual tool. Shamans can make these carvings come alive and send them towards a target. People believe the kikituk can harm an opponent and then wait to be brought back.
The animals shown by the kikituk often look like weasels. Sometimes, the kikituk is described as a sea creature that looks like a reptile and hunts people.
Kikituk in Stories and Games
The kikituk also appears in popular culture. For example, in the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, the kikituk is a type of golem. A golem is a magical creature often made from non-living materials. In this game, the kikituk is made from a complete whale skeleton.
