Pohjola

[ paw-hyaw-lah ]

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noun

, Finnish Legend.

a region to the north of Finland, ruled by the sorceress Louhi: often identified with Lapland.

The bridegroom and his party are received at Pohjola (1-226).

She hastens to Pohjola and inquires of Louhi what has become of him (1-100).

The Mistress of Pohjola promises and betroths her daughter to Ilmarinen (345-498).

He carries off and marries the beautiful Kyllikki, but quarrels with her, and starts off to Pohjola to woo the daughter of Louhi.

Ilmarinen arrives in Pohjola, where he is very well received, and promises to forge a Sampo (201-280).

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