Vellamo
nature_spirit water fishing single tradition · 1
Vellamo is described as a "watery maiden" and "Ahti's only child" in a Karelian runic song. She reveals herself to a hero, such as Väinämöinen, after he catches a fish he tries to cut and eat, mocking him for not noticing her true nature. According to some interpretations, this song describes a water maiden named Vellamo, making Vellamo Ahti's daughter.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Appears in Karelian runic songs.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Wedhen Eme, Mistress of Water, Mieluutar
- parent of
- Näkki
- child of
- Ahti
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The fish jumps away, revealing herself to be a "watery maiden of Vellamo" and "Ahti's only child", mocking the hero for not noticing this.”
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