# Piru — The Kalevala character guide

> Piru in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Piru-Reindeer

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

## Who they are

A devil or evil spirit in Finnish folklore.

## Links

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