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This section contains information about phenomena that are generally believed to have a supernatural, mystical nature, and the very existence of which is currently in doubt.Phenomena Hierarchy

Kratti

Added	Wed, 27/03/2024
Hierarchy	Phenomena Неизвестные существа Spirits Духи-хранители Кратти
Другие названия	Aarni
Область распространения	Russia Finland
Характерные признаки	→
Sources	vapaakarjala.org

A creature from Karelo-Finnish mythology. Kratti, mentioned by Agricola and Forsius, is the master of the treasures, guarding them.

However, later the name is forgotten. Later, in folk tales, it is replaced by aarni, meaning the treasure itself or the owner guarding it.

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