# Louhi — The Kalevala character guide

> Louhi in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** ancient Louhi, the wicked Louhi, the Nine Diseases Louhi, Louhi Pohjolan emanta Sanan wirkko

**First appearance:** 0010-rune-vii-wainamoinen-s-rescue

## Who they are

Mistress of Pohyola, antagonist who steals the sun and moon and opposes the heroes.

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