Little Book Of Mermaids In Finnish Mythology: Finnish Mythology With Fairychamber, #2

By Fairychamber

 

Dive into the enchanting world of Finnish mythology with our captivating audiobook about mermaids. Immerse yourself in the whimsical tales of Vellamo, the mesmerizing goddess of the sea, and her spouse Ahti, the mighty ruler of underwater creatures. Discover a mirror image of the old agricultural society as you explore underwater farms bustling with extraordinary animals like underwater horses, cows, and pigs.

Experience the power of Vellamo as she commands storms and creates giant waves, while sailors seek her blessings for smooth winds on their voyages. Let Ahti guide you through his realm as he leads fish to the fishermen's nets.

Delve deeper into the rich storytelling traditions that vary from eastern to western Finland. Uncover the unique Slavic influences in eastern Finnish mermaid stories while indulging in tales of mermen in western Finland.

Whether you're a mythology enthusiast or simply seeking a fascinating escape, this e-book will transport you to a captivating world filled with mythical creatures and awe-inspiring legends. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Finnish mermaid lore - dive into our e-book today!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Fairychamber
• Release date: Oct 20, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223884965

Book preview

Little Book Of Mermaids In Finnish Mythology

Table of Content

Introduction

Part 1. Ahti

Part 2. Vellamo

Part 3. Sea Monsters

Part 4. Water Spirits

Part 5. Näkki

Part 6. Mermaids In Finnish Culture

Message from the author

Sources

Written by Niina Niskanen

Introduction

Stories told about the merfolk exist everywhere in the world, Finland is no exception. The worship of water in Finland, began after the last ice age when the groups of hunter-gatherers left sacrificial gifts for the water spirits. The Finnish mermaid lore includes interesting and whimsical characters such as the beautiful Vellamo, the goddess of the sea. Her spouse, Ahti the sea god and their sons and daughters. The underwater world reflected the human world and it was a mirror of the old agricultural society. There were farms underwater, with underwater horses, cows, pigs and other animals. Vellamo was a mighty goddess who could create storms, and giant waves and she was beloved and worshipped by sailors who asked her to give them good and smooth winds. Ahti was the ruler of seals, fish and other animals and he could lead fish to the fishermen's nets. Mermaid stories in Finland are rather different in western and eastern parts, with eastern Finland having more Slavic influences in storytelling. Stories of mermen are more common in the Eastern Finnish storytelling tradition, whereas mermaids are more common in lore told in western Finland. Often the stories about mermaids were told by sailors and they first spread in seaside towns and harbours.

We can find all kinds of water spirits and mermaids in Finnish folklore. Often these are solitary creatures who guard specific water areas, such as clear desert ponds, lakes, rivers and fountains. In this book, you will learn about the history of mermaids in Finnish art history and culture and even how you can spot