stbite, an ermine's tail against blizzards, a
             bear's claw against lightning, a caribou's tooth against famine, a lemming's skin against
             disease, ...and a seal's eye against the evil eye and other hostile spirits."(57) The Inuit
             sometimes even went as far as to make the dogs that pulled the sled wear amulets.(57)
             They were exact in their beliefs and knew that "traveling without charms was the ultimate
             folly."(75) Living without, or more so growing up without charms, could also lead
             misfortune therefore was also considered unwise. The promise for a young boy to grow
             into a valiant hunter was ensured by carrying his "dried naval string sewn inside his
             clothes."(67) However, to become a good hunter, one's mind must also grow wise and
             strong. This mental strength is attained by the consumption of some dog brain with the
             child's first teeth.(67) Along with overall strength and wisdom, to warrant a good hunter
             ...