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-'''Estonian mythology''' is based on primitive [[animism|animistic]] beliefs and is closely related to [[Finnish mythology]]. Some parts of Finnish epic [[Kalevala]] are believed to originate from Estonia and some events, locations and characters may have connections with Estonia as well.
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-Intriguingly, it has been suggested, by ethnologist and former president [[Lennart Meri]] among others, that a meteorite which passed dramatically over populated regions and landed on the island of [[Saaremaa]] around 3,000-4,000 years ago was a cataclysmic event that may have influenced the mythology of neighboring countries, especially those from whose vantage point a "sun" seemed to set in the east.
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-Estonians made offerings to local fertility and thunder gods. The Setonian ethnic group worshipped their [[Peko]] idol until modern times. After the reformation, also old Catholic saints were confused with local deities and revered as "gods".
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-In 19th century literates of Dorpat University started to study Estonian mythology. F.R. Faelmann and [[Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald]] compiled the [[Kalevipoeg]] and described the following pantheon (which is not entirely authentic folklore):
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-The supreme god is [[Taara]]. He is celebrated in sacred oak forests around [[Dorpat]]. [[Uku]] is his other name. Ukus daughters are Lindu/[[Linda (Estonian mythology)|Linda]] and [[Jutta]], the queen of the birds.
-Uku has two sons: [[Kõu]] (Thunder) and [[Pikker]] (Lightning), who protect the people against Vanatühi, the lord of the Underworld and demons. Pikker possesses powerful musical instrument, which makes demons tremble and flee. He has naughty daughter Ilmatütar (Air Maiden). [[Vanatühi]] (The Devil) is depicted as giant farmer with wife, children, farm hands and maidens. Estonian devils are usually more stupid than malevolent. Vanatühi/Vanapagan can be easily outwitted by smart people, like Crafty Hans, his farm hand. Another 'devil' is Sarvik (Horned One) is Tühi's brother in law. He is the main enemy of giant [[Kalevipoeg]], the king of Estonians.