Mielikki was the Finnish goddess of the forest and the hunt, associated with the beauty and bounty of nature. Usually depicted as a young woman, she embodied the mystical power of the deep woods. Mielikki rewarded respectful hunting and foraging, allowing the forest to replenish itself each season. However, she was said to punish excessive […]
Spinning A Celestial Tale: The Birth of Otso Mielikki, the Finnish forest goddess, has always shared an enchanting connection with all forest creatures, but none more so than with Otso, the first bear ever created. The intriguing tale of Otso’s birth comes from the 19th-century epic poem, Kalevala. According to the Kalevala, Otso was born […]