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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". | ||
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Rose, Carol. (1996) Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins - An Encyclopedia. New York: Norton. | Rose, Carol. (1996) Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins - An Encyclopedia. New York: Norton. | ||
[[Category:Dragons]] | [[Category:Dragons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Names]] | [[Category:Dragon Names]] | ||
[[Category:Origin:Finland]] | [[Category:Origin: Finland]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Continent: Europe]] | ||
[[Category:Race: | [[Category:Race: Snake]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:48, 19 November 2012
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.
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".
Reference
Rose, Carol. (1996) Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins - An Encyclopedia. New York: Norton.