# Wainamoinen — The Kalevala character guide

> Wainamoinen in The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** old Wainamoinen, wise Wainamoinen, ancient Wainamoinen, the trusty Wainamoinen, the valiant Wainamoinen, the thoughtless Wainamoinen, brave Wainamoinen, Iron Wainamoinen, Sano wanha Wainamoinen, wiisas Wainamoinen

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

## Who they are

Eternal sage and chief hero of Kalevala, central to the Sampo quest and creation of the kantele.

## Links

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