Torngarsuk

He then asked them if Torngarsuk created all things; they answered, "We do not know."

The Moravians in Labrador Anonymous

But an Angekok said immediately, "Torngarsuk ajungilak," -- the great spirit is good and holy; and another added, "Ajuatangilat," -- nothing is impossible to him; and a third subjoined, "Saimavot," -- he is gracious and merciful.

The Moravians in Labrador Anonymous

Having upon one occasion mentioned God to them, they said, "Thou speakest of Torngarsuk."

The Moravians in Labrador Anonymous

The Greenlanders, too, located their elysium beneath the abysses of the ocean, where the good Spirit Torngarsuk held his reign in a happy and eternal summer.

The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life William Rounseville Alger 1863

They held, (perhaps they still hold), that there were two great spirits -- the one was good, named Torngarsuk; the other was bad, and a female -- a Fury -- without a name.

Red Rooney The Last of the Crew 1859

They assert that, on Torngarsuk appearing in answer to their earnest petition, they shriek aloud, and die from fear.

Red Rooney The Last of the Crew 1859

He also prays to Torngarsuk to give him a torngak.

Red Rooney The Last of the Crew 1859

This Torngarsuk is the chief of the good spirits, and dwells in a pleasant abode under the earth or sea.

Red Rooney The Last of the Crew 1859

Torngarsuk, where perpetual summer reigns; but the way thither is five days’ slide down a precipice covered with the blood of those who have gone before.

Ballads of Mystery and Miracle and Fyttes of Mirth Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Second Series Frank Sidgwick

Kablunets who have come to Greenland, (that's the name we've given to your country, you must know) -- who have come to Greenland, not to trade, but to teach men about God -- about Torngarsuk, the Good Spirit -- who made all the world, and men, and beasts. "

Red Rooney The Last of the Crew 1859