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Lemminkainen

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Lemminkainen is a hero from the Finnish epic the Kalevala; He may be an aspect, or otherwise connected to, the water-God Ahti.

His story in the Kalevala is heavily steeped in shamanic themes. He journeys to Tuonela, the Underworld, where He drowns in the river of the dead. His mother, the Goddess Ilmatar, searches for Him far and wide, taking on many animal forms. Finally She locates Him, and reassembles His broken body, bringing Him back to life.

Lemminkainen is portrayed as a bit of a rakish sort, popular with women; at the same time He is also a bit naive and full of Himself. I'm not sure He learned a whole lot from His underworld experience.
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This oozes delight. It has the feel of a storybook illustration which I would gladly share with my children should Gods prove kind and I have them.