“Finnish Bestiary: Mythic Creatures of the Kalevala Wilds”

The Finnish Bestiary is a collection of legendary creatures, spirits, and mythical beings drawn from the rich tapestry of Finnish folklore and mythology. Rooted in the ancient stories of the Kalevala, local legends, and regional folk tales, this bestiary captures the mystical and often mysterious inhabitants of Finland’s forests, lakes, and wilderness.

From benevolent forest spirits to fearsome water-dwelling monsters, each entry reflects the deep connection the Finnish people have long held with nature, the seasons, and the unseen forces that shape the world around them. The creatures in this compendium embody both the beauty and danger of the natural world, serving as guides, guardians, tricksters, or warnings.

Whether a being is revered, feared, or merely whispered about in local tales, the Finnish Bestiary preserves these stories, offering a glimpse into the mythic imagination of Finland and the timeless narratives that have shaped its culture.

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A Air Maidens of Ukko, Ajatar, Akop,

B Badger, Bat, Bear Brown, Bear Polar, Beaver, Boar

C Cat, Cat, Wildcat, Cave Fisher, Cetacean, Whale (Common), Chained Spirit, Church Grim, Crane Giant, Crawling Hand,

D – Darkmantle, Dark folk, Dark Creepers, Dark Scourges, Dark Stalkers, Dark Mages or Sorcerers, Devourer, Dire Badger, Dire Bat, Dire Bear (Cave or short-faced), Dire Boar (Daeodon), Dire Dog, Dire Frog, Giant, Dire Lamprey, Dire Rat, Dire Snake, Dire Weasel, Dire Wolverine, Dire Wolf, Dog, Bloodhound, Dog medium, Dog Small, Dolphin, Draugr, Dream Lich, Dryad-equivalent (Puunhaltija, Metsän emäntä), Dust Devil

E – Eagle, Eagle Giant, Eel Giant Moray, Elemental, Elemental Air, Elemental Earth, Elemental Fire, Elemental Ice, Elder, Elemental Ice, Greater, Elemental Ice, Huge, Elemental Ice, Large, Elemental Ice, Medium, Elemental Ice, Small, Elemental Water, Elemental Air Primal, Elemental Earth Primal, Elemental Fire Primal, Elemental Water Primal, Elemental, Ruin, Elemental Time, Common,

F – Fossergrim, Arctic Hare, Arctic Tern, Puffin

G – Goat, Fox, Goblin, Goblin, Great, Goblin Dog, Golem, Giant, Grýla, Giant Frost, Giant Hill, Giant Stone, Giant Storm, Gwyllion,

H – Hag, Haltija, Hiisi, Hamadryad, Hoary Hunter, Hobgoblin, Horned Hunter, Horse, Huldra, Herd Animal, Elk, Herd Animal, Deer, Herd Animal, Reindeer

I – Iku-Turso, Irminsul

J –

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L – Linnorm, Linnorm Flame, Linnorm Forest, Linnorm Frost, Linnorm Midgard, Linnorm Rain, Linnorm, Sea, Lynx, Lycanthrope Werewolf (Sudenmies)

M – Mage Hound, Mammoth/Mastodon, Manticore, Mohrg

N – Narwhale, Nisse, Nymph

O – Old Man Winter, Oread, Otter, Owl, Owl, Giant, Owl, Great Horned, Owlbear, Oxen

P – Pixie, Pony, Pony (War Trained)

Q-

R- Rusalka, Rat Swarm, Revenant

S – Selkie, Swan maiden, Seneschal Spirit, Skeleton, Sylph, Sylphide, Sylio

T – Troll, Troll Bjerg-Trolde, Troll, Cave, Troll, Mountain (Chenoo), Troll Norse, Troll Ragnhilder, Troll Scrag, Troll Snow, Treant, Treant, Elder, Tupilaq, Twigjack

U – Uldra,  Unicorn

V –

W – Walrus,  Weasel,  Whale,  Whale Cetacean (Blue Whale),  Whale Cachalot,  Whale Orca,  Wight,  Wild Hunt,  Wild Hunt Horse,  Wild Hunt Hound,  Wild Hunt Monarch,  Wild Hunt Scout,  Will o’ the Wisp,  Winterwight,  Winter Wolf,  Witch Tree,  Woodwose,  Wolf

X –

Y – Yule Cat,  Yule Lads

Z –