# Ruotus — The Kalevala character guide

> Ruotus in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Ruotus

**First appearance:** 0053-rune-l-mariatta-wainamoinen-s-departure

## Who they are

Man who shelters Mariatta during her pregnancy.

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