# Iku-Turso — The Kalevala character guide

> Iku-Turso in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0042-rune-xxxix-wainamoinen-s-sailing

## Who they are

Monstrous sea creature who threatens the heroes on their voyage.

## In the story

### [Rune II: Wainamoinen's Sowing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-ii-wainamoinen-s-sowing)

Referred to as Mighty Tursas, the giant from the ocean who compresses the grasses and plants the acorn that grows into the great oak.

### [Rune XLII: Capture of the Sampo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-xlii-capture-of-the-sampo)

Sea-monster sent by Louhi to attack the ship; captured and released by Wainamoinen, never to rise again.

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