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.
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wikipedia (1)
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“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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