Apauk-kyit Lok
In Burmese mythology, Apauk-kyit Lok is a significant figure responsible for introducing death into the world. Despite his advanced age, Apauk-kyit Lok had managed to…
Month: May 2019
Angarad of the Golden Hand
Angharad of the Golden Hand In the rich tapestry of Arthurian legend, Angharad of the Golden Hand stands as a captivating figure at the court…
Sukusendal
Sukusendal In Finnish mythology, a nightmare spirit who has sexual intercourse with people while they sleep, appearing as a person of the opposite sex. Sometimes…
Sampo
sampo (prop of life?) In the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala, magic object forged by the smith Ilmarinen for Louhi, the evil mistress of Pohjola,…
Paiva and Kuu
Paiva and Kuu In the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala, the sun and moon. Both Paiva and Kuu attempted to woo the beautiful Kyllikki, the…
Metsanneitsyt
Metsanneitsyt (forest virgin) In Finnish mythology, a spirit who lures men to make love to her. She is beautiful in front, but her back is…
Marjatta
Marjatta (Mariatta) (berry) In the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala (rune 50), virgin mother of a child who becomes king of Karelia and replaces the…
Maiden of Pohjola
Maiden of Pohjola : In the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala, elder daughter of Louhi, the evil mistress of Pohjola, the Northland. Louhi promised her…
Lempi
Lempi (erotic) In Finnish mythology, personification of erotic love; father of the hero Lemminkainen in the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala. In the epic the…
Lemminkainen
Lemminkainen (lover boy) In the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala, handsome hero noted for his romantic and heroic exploits. Lemminkainen’s love life forms a good…