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'''Tonttu''' is a Finnish version of the Swedish [[tomte]]. | |||
==Nature== | |||
==Ethymology== | |||
Both tonttu and tomte are related to words ''tontti'' (Finnish) and ''tomt'' (Swedish). They mean a piece of land, on which a house is built, and later protected by a local spirit, a tonttu. | |||
==Family== | |||
Tonttus is a '''Maan Haltija''' (Haltija of land) and belong to the family of [[haltija]]s. | |||
*'''Kotihaltia''' (home elf, home gnome) is the word for a tonttu that lives in every home. He takes care of the house, but it is also important to treat him with respect. | |||
*'''Saunatonttu''' lives in the sauna and protects it, but also makes sure that people will not behave improperly in it. | |||
*'''Joulutonttu''' is Finnish for Christmas elf. Unlike some christmas elves, Finnish Joulutonttu is thought not to have pointy ears. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Haltija]] | |||
*[[Tomte]] | |||
[[Category:Fairy creatures]] | |||
[[Category:Household spirits]] | |||
[[Category:Finnish mythology]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:48, 16 July 2007
Tonttu is a Finnish version of the Swedish tomte.
Nature
Ethymology
Both tonttu and tomte are related to words tontti (Finnish) and tomt (Swedish). They mean a piece of land, on which a house is built, and later protected by a local spirit, a tonttu.
Family
Tonttus is a Maan Haltija (Haltija of land) and belong to the family of haltijas.
- Kotihaltia (home elf, home gnome) is the word for a tonttu that lives in every home. He takes care of the house, but it is also important to treat him with respect.
- Saunatonttu lives in the sauna and protects it, but also makes sure that people will not behave improperly in it.
- Joulutonttu is Finnish for Christmas elf. Unlike some christmas elves, Finnish Joulutonttu is thought not to have pointy ears.