Finland's Myths and Monsters
Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths
Tyler and Charlie
4.7 • 781 Ratings
🗓️ 4 June 2024
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
From the depths of the sea to the heart of the forest, these legends have been woven into the fabric of Finnish culture for centuries. The malevolent Iku-Turso, known as the "ox of death" and "father of diseases," lurks in the ocean's depths, while the mischievous Menninkäinen, reminiscent of hobbits and gnomes, dance in the woods and delight in riddles and shiny treasures.
In the vast forests, one may encounter the shape-shifting Peikko, giant trolls feared as bogeymen who kidnap and torture children.
The enchanting Keiju, delicate fairy-like beings, grace the skies and woodlands in three distinct forms: Luonnotar, Ilmatar, and Metsänneito. The enigmatic Hiisi, towering humanoid creatures, dwell in the mountains and forests, marking sacred sites and challenging those who dare to enter their domain.
These powerful spirits can be both malevolent and beneficial, causing harm or offering aid when summoned by skilled shamans. The Näkki, a seaweed-clad immortal water demon, haunts the depths of ponds and rivers, luring unsuspecting children to their watery graves. Only through the utterance of magical incantations can one hope to escape its grasp.
Lastly, the majestic Otso, the king of the forest and bear spirit, is revered as a friend, brother, or even a transformed human, symbolizing the deep connection between the Finnish people and the natural world.
These mythical beings, each with their unique characteristics and stories, continue to capture the imagination and inspire awe in those who explore the fascinating realm of Finnish mythology.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Do evil monsters lurk in the Baltic Sea? |
| 0:03.7 | Can bears in the forest be spirits of the vanished? |
| 0:07.5 | Are gnomes playing tricks in the trees? |
| 0:10.9 | Today we test the believability of Finland's myths and monsters. |
| 0:14.8 | Music Welcome to Believing the Bazaar, where we dive into the unknown and the unusual. |
| 0:43.4 | And tell you whether or not we find it believable. |
| 0:46.5 | Yes. |
| 0:47.0 | So, Tyler, this episode, I decided to do something. |
| 0:51.6 | I went to my favorite post that we've ever posted on Instagram. |
| 0:54.5 | Ever? |
| 0:55.1 | Yes. |
| 0:55.6 | Antarctica? |
| 0:56.4 | No. |
| 0:56.9 | It is. |
| 0:58.6 | What would you look to see BTV cover in 2024? |
| 1:02.0 | Okay. |
| 1:02.7 | So your favorite post was this year? |
| 1:04.8 | That's my favorite post that we've ever done. |
| 1:06.3 | Ever, okay. |
| 1:06.9 | Because it's just like, what do you want us to do? |
| 1:08.9 | And a lot of people answered. |
| 1:16.9 | And I saw a comment from user, this random underscore, they said, I'd like to hear some Finnish and Nordic or Nordic lore. |
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