Leib-olmai

Leib-olmai In Lapland mythology, bear spirit worshipped by the Scandinavian Lapps. Leibolmai protected the bear, who was a holy animal, during the hunt. Only if proper prayers were made to him by the hunters would he allow them to catch the animal.

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Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow– Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante