# Wirokannas — The Kalevala character guide

> Wirokannas in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the ancient Wirokannas, the gray-haired Wirokannas, old Wirokannas

**First appearance:** 0053-rune-l-mariatta-wainamoinen-s-departure

## Who they are

Priest who baptizes Mariatta's child.

## 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 gray-haired hero from Karelen who attempts to slaughter the giant ox but fails.

### [Rune XXVIII: The Mother’s Counsel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-xxviii-the-mother-s-counsel)

Not directly present; no relevant appearance in this chapter.

### [Rune L: Mariatta—Wainamoinen’s Departure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/chapters/rune-l-mariatta-wainamoinen-s-departure)

Old priest who baptizes the child of Mariatta despite initial reluctance.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/characters/wirokannas
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_kalevala_se/characters