Menninkäinen
nature_spirit forest Finnish single tradition · 2
Little people and nature spirits
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Menreiki, Mephistopheles, Merrow, Minka Bird, Mintuci, Mishibizhiw, Misi-ginebig, Misi-kinepikw, Mizuchi, Menehune, Mahuika, Mami Wata, Madam Koi Koi, Mbwiri, Manananggal, Marid, Mairu, Matsya, Makara, Maa-alused, Madremonte, Maero, Magog, Mahaha, Maha-pudma, Mājas gari, Majitu, Makura-gaeshi, Mallt-y-Nos, Mamuna, Manes, Mannegishi, Mara, Marabbecca, Mare, Mareikura, Marmennill, Maro deivės, Maski-mon-gwe-zo-os, Matagot, Mavka, Mayura, Mazzikin, Melek Taus, Meliae, Melusine
Mentioned by
- Menehune
- Mahuika
- Mami Wata
- Madam Koi Koi
- Mbwiri
- Manananggal
- Marid
- Mairu
- Matsya
- Makara
- Maa-alused
- Madremonte
- Maero
- Magog
- Mahaha
- Maha-pudma
and 21 more
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Menninkäinen (Finnish) – Little people and nature spirits”
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“the menninkäinen were originally described as spirits that lived in isolated places and were considered generally friendly to humans. Over time the mythology of the term evolved with the menninkäinen described as goblin-like creatures.”
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