# Ukko — The Kalevala character guide

> Ukko in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the Finnish Ukko, mighty Ukko, generous Ukko, omniscient Ukko, O gracious Ukko, benignant Ukko, great Ukko, Lightning Ukko

**First appearance:** 0004-rune-i-birth-of-wainamoinen

## Who they are

Supreme god of the heavens who controls thunder, rain, and the elements.

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