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Kuumet

demonic single tradition · 1

Kuumet or Kuumeh is a demon who covered the moon. Kuumet was the entity from whom Kave saved the moon.

When

First attested
1700 CE
Attested period
1700 – 1700
Historical notes
Mentioned in 18th century writings by Christfrid Ganander.

Relationships

enemy of
Kave
co occurs with
Päivätär

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Kave (Finnish mythology)

Source passages

“He specified that Agricola got it wrong: Kave helped to save the moon from Kuumet instead of eating the moon. Ganander calls Kuumet or Kuumeh a demon who covered the moon.”

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