Etymology Online has an interesting description for the word north: "...possibly ultimately from PIE ner- "left," also "below," as north is to the left when on

Etymology Online has an interesting description for the word north: "...possibly ultimately from PIE ner- "left," also "below," as north is to the left when one faces the rising sun..."* It's pretty much arguing over our ancestors saying "to the left" in reference to the rising sun.