# Kullervo — The Kalevala character guide

> Kullervo in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

**Role:** major

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

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

## Who they are

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

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