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Kylähiisi = hiisi is a kind of troll, kylä means village, so it's a village called
whichbe commented on the word hiisi
The Finnish word for demon mentioned in the Kalevala. They are personifications of evil associated with woods, streams, and hills. There is a chief Hiisi who is aided by a number of lesser demons called hiiet within the Kalevala.
Poems 13-14 tells of Lemminkaeinen's attempt at pursuing Hiisi's elk. The elk escapes capture and curses Lemminkaeinen. Lemminkaeinen finally is able to capture the elk after a struggle and drive him to the North Farm. (From here)
August 6, 2008
yarb commented on the word hiisi
They sound like honest landowners to me, merely trying to limit the depredations of the rural underclass.
August 6, 2008
trivet commented on the word hiisi
This could almost go on that dots list, wherever it is. Hmmmm, demon elk minions... I could use some of those.
August 6, 2008