Joukahainen

Joukahainen (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈjou̯kɑˌhɑi̯nen]) is a figure in Finnish mythology who appears as a rival or companion of Väinämöinen. There has been debate among scholars if he should be categorized as a god, a hero, an evil being, or something else.

His name has multiple different variations in runic songs, including Jokkahas, Jompainen, Joukava, Joukkaha, Joukkahas, Joukkama, Joukamoinen, Joukavainen, Joukkahainen, Joukkavainen and Joutavoinen.

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