In some versions of Sedna's myth, before her transformation, she had children by a dog husband. These offspring became the Adlet, fearsome creatures with dog bodies and human torsos who were sent away across the sea.
Those killed by the Adlet descend to Adlivun. The dog-people's victims in the interior pass to the same underworld that receives all the dead.
In traditions where Sedna bore the Adlet from her union with the Dog Husband, Anguta is their grandfather. He set Sedna's dog-children adrift on a boot sole, sending them across the sea.
The Adlet possess inuat that reflect their hybrid nature, life forces born from the transgressive union of human woman and dog. These dual spirits drive the dog-people's fierce predatory behavior.
In his wanderings, Kiviuq encounters the fierce Adlet in the remote interior. The great hero must use his wits and spiritual power to survive the dog-people's attacks.
The Adlet roam the inland wilderness of Sila's world after being sent away across the sea. These dog-people inhabit the remote interior, surviving in the harshest reaches of the encompassing world.
Shamans guided by Torngarsuk know the Adlet's origins and territories. The great spirit's knowledge helps angakkuit warn communities about the dog-people's presence in inland regions.
Shamans use their tuurngait to detect Adlet in the interior and protect traveling parties. The helping spirits can sense the dog-people's presence before they attack.
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