Kuutar

Kuutar ('Maiden of the Moon'), are the goddess of the Moon in Finnish mythology. She own the gold of the Moon, spin golden yarns, and weave clothes out of them.[1] In Kalevala, young maidens ask Kuutar to give them some of her golden jewellery and clothes. She is described as a great beauty.

References

  1. ↑ Pulkkinen, Risto; Lindfors, Stina (2016). Suomalaisen kansanuskon sanakirja. Gaudeamus. ISBN 978-952-495-405-1.
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