Kuutar

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Kuutar ('Maiden of the Moon'), are the goddess of the Moon in Finnish mythology. She own the gold of the Moon, spin golden yarns, and weave clothes out of them.[1] In Kalevala, young maidens ask Kuutar to give them some of her golden jewellery and clothes. She is described as a great beauty.

References

  1. ^ Pulkkinen, Risto; Lindfors, Stina (2016). Suomalaisen kansanuskon sanakirja. Gaudeamus. ISBN 978-952-495-405-1.