# Tapio — The Kalevala character guide

> Tapio in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mighty Tapio, great Tapio

**First appearance:** 0049-rune-xlvi-otso-the-honey-eater

## Who they are

Forest god who presides over game and hunting.

## In the story

### [Rune XIV: Death of Lemminkainen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-xiv-death-of-lemminkainen)

The forest god is called upon by Lemminkainen for favor and guidance during the hunt for the moose of Hisi.

### [Rune XXXII: Kullervo as a Shepherd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-xxxii-kullervo-as-a-shepherd)

Mentioned as the ruler of the forest, with his daughter invoked.

### [Rune XLI: Wainamoinen’s Harp-Songs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-xli-wainamoinen-s-harp-songs)

Metsola's most noble landlord, who along with his people, flies like red-deer up the mountains to listen to the harp.

## Links

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