Aarni

nature_spirit earth Finnish single tradition · 1

Aarni is described as a ghost and a haltija of hidden treasure. It could be seen on sunny weather, or during night by a fire, in forests and on hills, drying up and scouring its moldy treasures. A place where a treasure had been buried is called an aarnihauta 'Aarni pit'.

When

Attested period
1789 – 1789
Historical notes
Described by Christfried Ganander in 1789.

Relationships

co occurs with
para, haltija, Kratti

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Aarni is described as a ghost and a haltija of hidden treasure. It could be seen on sunny weather, or during night by a fire, in forests and on hills, drying up and scouring its moldy treasures. A place where a treasure had been buried is called an aarnihauta 'Aarni pit'.”

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