The Kalevala · Character

Kullervo

Kullervo is a character in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

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Also known as Kullerwoinen, young Kullervo, young Kullerwoinen, the wicked Kullerwoinen, guilty Kullerwoinen, fell Kullervo

First appearance: 0034-rune-xxxi-kullerwoinen-son-of-evil

Tragic hero enslaved as a child who seeks revenge on his family's enemies.