Kuutar

deity sky Baltic single tradition · 4

According to Anna-Leena Siikala, Kuutar and Päivätär belong to a tradition that was influenced by Baltic mythology.

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Relationships

sibling of
Päivätär
parent of
Kuuttaren tytär

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“One rare runic song from Ilomantsi puts it so Päivätär and Kuutar cry, and the Great Oak grows from their tears. In a Ladoga Karelian song, Mielikki under the name Kuitar is asked to bake a fatty and nectariferous cake.”

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“In Kalevala, young maidens ask Kuutar to give them some of her golden jewelry and clothes. She is described as a great beauty.”

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“Some goddesses included within this group are Etelätär, Kuutar, Otavatar and Päivätär.”

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“A runic song from the Karelian Isthmus says a cloth weaved by a girl is so fine, it's as if it was made by Kuutar, Otavatar, and/or Tähetär (lit. 'Lady Star').”

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