Finnic mythologies

Finnic mythologies are stories and beliefs that people from Finland and nearby regions used to believe in a long time ago. These stories were used to explain things that people did not understand or make sense of, just like when someone tells you a bedtime story to help you fall asleep.

For example, one of the stories is about the creation of the world. According to this myth, a great bird named the Iron-Clawed Eagle laid an egg on the knee of a goddess, which eventually became the earth. This story explains how the world was created, just like how we learn in school about the theory of the big bang.

Another story talks about the god of thunder, Ukko, who was seen as a powerful god that controlled the weather. When people saw thunder and lightning happening in the sky, they thought it was Ukko wielding his hammer. Just like how we might imagine a superhero controlling the weather when we see thunderstorms.

These stories were also used to teach people values like the importance of being kind to others or being brave in the face of challenges. Some of the stories involve heroes who go on adventures to defeat monsters or save their people from danger.

Overall, Finnic mythologies were important for people in the past to understand the world around them and helped shape their beliefs and values. Even though people may not believe in these stories as much today, they continue to be an important part of Finnish culture and history.