The Kalevala · Character

Ilmarinen

Ilmarinen is a character in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

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Also known as dear Ilmarinen, young Ilmarinen, Wicked Ilmarinen

First appearance: 0004-rune-i-birth-of-wainamoinen

Eternal smith who forged the Sampo; a key hero and rival suitor in the epic.