In Greek mythology, the Hyperboreans were a mythical people who lived in the far northern part of the known world. Their name appears to derive from the Greek ὑπέρ Βορέᾱ, "beyond Boreas", although some scholars prefer a derivation from ὑπερφέρω.

What is hyperborean animal?

The people belonging to the Hyperborean branch are nomadic, and then- only domestic animals are the dog and the reindeer. They are spread over a vast surface, but are few in number. They support themselves by hunting and fishing.

What is Hyperboreal mean?

1 often capitalized : a member of a people held by the ancient Greeks to live beyond the north wind in a region of perpetual sunshine. 2 : an inhabitant of a cool northern climate. hyperborean.