# Ahti — The Kalevala character guide

> Ahti in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** mighty Ahti, the Ahti-eagle, the wicked Ahti, dripping Ahti

**First appearance:** 0014-rune-xi-lemminkainen-s-lament

## Who they are

Sea god and alternate name for Lemminkainen in some contexts.

## Relationships

### [Lemminkainen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/characters/lemminkainen)

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Ahti is an alternate name or epithet for Lemminkainen, representing the same character in different contexts.

### [Lemminkainen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/characters/lemminkainen)

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Ahti is an alternate name or epithet for Lemminkainen, representing the same character in different contexts.

## In the story

### [Rune XXVIII: The Mother’s Counsel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-xxviii-the-mother-s-counsel)

Referenced as an alias for Lemminkainen; also appears as the 'Ahti-eagle' during his flight.

### [Rune XXIX: The Isle of Refuge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-xxix-the-isle-of-refuge)

Alternate name for Lemminkainen, used throughout the chapter as he sails, swims, and sings.

### [Rune XLIII: The Sampo Lost in the Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-xliii-the-sampo-lost-in-the-sea)

Mentioned as the host of the deep sea where the Sampo fragments enrich his nation.

### [Rune XLIV: Birth of the Second Harp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-xliv-birth-of-the-second-harp)

Mentioned as the ruler of the waters (Wellamo) who will not return the lost harp from the deep-sea bottom.

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