# Osmotar — The Kalevala character guide

> Osmotar in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0026-rune-xxiii-osmotar-the-bride-adviser

## Who they are

Bride-adviser who instructs the new bride on her duties.

## In the story

### [Rune XX: The Brewing of Beer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-xx-the-brewing-of-beer)

The beer-preparer who brews the barley beer and uses magical ingredients to ferment it.

### [Rune XXIII: Osmotar the Bride-Adviser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-xxiii-osmotar-the-bride-adviser)

The wisdom-maiden who advises the bride on proper conduct in her new home.

### [Rune XXIV: The Bride’s Farewell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-xxiv-the-bride-s-farewell)

The bride-instructor who advises Ilmarinen and the wedding guests.

## Links

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