Metsän kuningas ... Finland King of the Forest

The ancient Finns had a hundred names for Bear.

The real name for Bear, Karhu, was not used.

Because people were afraid that using the word may bring Bear to your doorstep or make it angry.

Some of these names are still used.

These include Nalle, Kontio, Otso, Tapio, Lalli, Otava,

Mesikämmen (nectar palm),

Metsän kuningas (king of the forest)

Omenainen (apple-y). :)

Comments

[Hanabi]

Good, I love it!

[jack elliot]

you are welcome

[Ifphigenia]

Another very interesting piece, Finland has such a rich culture it is a pleasure to learn more about it. Thank you :-)

[jack elliot]

it is rich in so many

[tejas]

again a good article

[jack elliot]

thank you

[Lord Frog]

Piękne misie! :) Nazwy też. Lalli... Otava.... Po fińsku!

[jack elliot]

dziekuje