Kave (Finnish mythology)

Kave, Kavet, Kaave, Kaveh or Luonnotar is a female spirit or goddess in Finnish mythology. She is called "the oldest of women" (vanhin vaimoloista). In one White Karelian poem, a similar figure is called Ilmatar (lit. "Lady Air"), likely influencing Elias Lönnrot to create the Kalevala character Ilmatar.

Kave (pl. kapeet) is also a common noun used to refer to female nature spirits or goddesses in general. The same goes for luonnotar (pl. luonnottaret).