Uparo
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Uparo is the father of the common lizard mentioned in North Ostrobothnian songs, appearing alongside Kasaritar. The name likely derives from kupari, meaning copper.
When
- First attested
- 1789 CE
- Attested period
- 1789 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in North Ostrobothnian songs documented in folklore collections.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Vingas, Vangas, Vangamoinen, Syöjätär
- consort of
- Kasaritar
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“One North Ostrobothnian song also mentions the common lizard's father, Uparo (likely from kupari 'copper'), along with Kasaritar.”
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