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The Kalevala · Character
Piru
A devil or evil spirit in Finnish folklore.
minor
Also known as the Piru-Reindeer
First appearance: rune xxxi kullerwoinen son of evil
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Ilmarinen’s decision to forge a bride from gold and silver marks the story’s dramatic climax because it repres…
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