Who is Väinämöinen in Finnish mythology?
Q: Who is Väinämöinen in Finnish mythology?
A: Väinämöinen is an important person in Finnish mythology.
Q: What was Väinämöinen known for?
A: Väinämöinen was known for his wisdom, magic, heroism, and many adventures.
Q: How was Väinämöinen worshipped?
A: As a god, Väinämöinen was worshipped for his magic in his songs.
Q: What happened when Väinämöinen sang?
A: When Väinämöinen sang, hills shook and water moved. He was even able to use his songs to make his enemy, Joukahainen, sink into a swamp.
Q: How was Väinämöinen born?
A: Väinämöinen was born before Earth, floating in the sea. His mother, Ilmatar, carried him for 30 years after getting pregnant by water and wind.
Q: What happened when a bird made a nest on Ilmatar's knee?
A: When a bird (Sotka) made a nest on Ilmatar's knee, it hatched six eggs made of iron and one pure gold. The burning nest caused Ilmatar to move her knee, and the eggs flew into the sky and on the earth, breaking into pieces and creating the Earth and sky, stars, sun, and moon.
Q: Was Väinämöinen only a hero or also a god?
A: Väinämöinen was not only a hero, but also a god.
