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In Finnish mythology, Ajattar (also spelled Aiatar, Ajattaro or Ajattara) is a spirit known as "Devil of the Woods". It is an evil female spirit that manifests as a snake or dragon. Ajatar is said to be the mother of the devil. She spreads disease and pestilence, any that look at her become ill, and she suckles serpents. | In Finnish mythology, Ajattar (also spelled Aiatar, Ajattaro or Ajattara) is a spirit known as "Devil of the Woods". It is an evil female spirit that manifests as a snake or dragon. Ajatar is said to be the mother of the devil. She spreads disease and pestilence, any that look at her become ill, and she suckles serpents. | ||
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Ajatar is related to the Lithuanian [[Aitvaras]] and the Estonian [[Äi]], [[Äijo]] or [[Äijattar]]. She is in some ways similar to Babylonian [[Tiamat]], dragon mother of the gods and goddesses. | Ajatar is related to the Lithuanian [[Aitvaras]] and the Estonian [[Äi]], [[Äijo]] or [[Äijattar]]. She is in some ways similar to Babylonian [[Tiamat]], dragon mother of the gods and goddesses. | ||
The word "ajatar" is possibly derived from the verb ajattaa, "make to pursue", of Finnish word ajaa , "to pursue". | The word "ajatar" is possibly derived from the verb ajattaa, "make to pursue", of Finnish word ajaa , "to pursue". | ||