The Kalevala · Character
Kyllikki
The Maid of Sahri won by Lemminkainen after a wild courtship, whose single evening at the village dance shatters their sworn peace.
supporting
Also known as fair Kyllikki, false Kyllikki
First appearance: Rune XII: Kyllikki’s Broken Vow
As a supporting figure in The Kalevala, Kyllikki is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The beautiful maiden of Sahri who is abducted by Lemminkainen and laments her lost freedom.
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Kyllikki is the beautiful, spirited bride Lemminkainen carries off from Sahri after a chase across meadows and seas. They vow to keep him from war and her from dancing, but one night of fishing and one dance in the…
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See Kyllikki in Rune XII: Kyllikki’s Broken VowCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Sea god and companions
- Protagonist
- Major heroes and antagonists
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Ilmarinen’s decision to forge a bride from gold and silver marks the story’s dramatic climax because it repres…
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- Lemminkainen
romantic · ambivalent
Kyllikki is Lemminkainen's wife, whom he abducts and later struggles to keep faithful. How this plays out →
- Lemminkainen
romantic · ambivalent
Kyllikki is Lemminkainen's wife, whom he abducts and later struggles to keep faithful. How this plays out →
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See Kyllikki in Rune XII: Kyllikki’s Broken VowIn the story
Kyllikki appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Rune XI: Lemminkainen’s Lament
- Rune XII: Kyllikki’s Broken Vow
- Rune XIII: Lemminkainen's Second Wooing
- Rune XV: Lemminkainen’s Restoration
- Rune XXIX: The Isle of Refuge
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See Kyllikki in Rune XII: Kyllikki’s Broken Vow