Kave
nature_spirit sky Finnish mythology single tradition · 1
Kave is a strong, benevolent spirit who was asked to help against illnesses. Kave freed the sun and the moon so they can shine. Kave is also described as the one who took a tooth which fell down from the clouds and attached it to a bear's gums.
When
- First attested
- 1700 CE
- Attested period
- 1700 – 2020
- Historical notes
- First written mentions are from the 18th century.
Relationships
- parent of
- Väinämöinen
- allied with
- Ukko
- syncretized with
- Virgin Mary
- enemy of
- Kuumet
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“'Old man Kave, Lord of the North, / Ancient eternal giant, / Old father of Väinämöinen' (Kave ukko pohjan Herra, / Ikäinen iku Turilas, / Isä vanha Väinämöisen).”
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