# Tapio — The Kalevala character guide

> Tapio in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mighty Tapio, great Tapio

**First appearance:** 0049-rune-xlvi-otso-the-honey-eater

## Who they are

Forest god who presides over game and hunting.

## Links

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