Kalevala, The (the land of heroes) Finnish epic poem compiled by Elias Lönnrot from oral traditions in Karelia, now part of Russia. The first edition contained 12,078 lines, the second, 22,795. The word Kalevala is derived from Kaleva, a mythical
Kullervo (gold, dear one) In the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala (runes 31–36), a tragic hero who unknowingly raped his sister, then in remorse committed suicide. Kullervo was the son of Kalervo,
Joukahainen (Youkahainen) (genius of ice and snow?) In the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala, an evil youth who entered into a contest with Vainamoinen and was defeated. Hearing that the culture hero
Hittola (demon’s domain) In Finnish mythology, a dreary region with charred and burned heaths and hills, not far from Pohjola, the Northland. It is filled with demons. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology
Antero Vipunen (Wipunen) In the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala (rune 17), primeval giant who gave charms to the culture hero Vainamoinen. Once, wanting to build a boat, Vainamoinen asked Tapio, the
Description: The “mother of water” was responsible for guiding fish into the nets of the hungry. She is a very ancient goddess; her worship was recorded almost 2000 years ago by Agricola.
Vellamo Vellamo is the ancient Finnish and Karelian Mistress of the Waters, a mysterious female power who rules the hidden realm beneath lakes, rivers and the sea. She belongs to the old
Vainamoinen (Vainanoinen, Wainamoinen) (river’s mouth?) In the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala, a culture hero, son of Luonnotar, daughter of the air, who brought about creation. Vainamoinen was the inventor of the
Description: Thunder god. King of the gods, successor to Jumala. He was an elder of the universe and his existence guaranteed its survival. He remained aloof – mortals only saw rain clouds.
Other Names: Iki-Turso, Turisas, Turras Tursas (giant) In the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala (rune 2), a water spirit who aided the culture hero Vainamoinen in sowing the earth. At one time
Tuoni (death) In Finnish mythology, god of death who rules over Tuonela, the land of the dead, sometimes called Manala or Ulappala (wasteland). The land of the dead was reached by crossing
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