Kivutar: The most tragic figure of Tuonela. #folklore #mythology

Kivutar is a figure from Finnish mythology, known as the goddess of pain. She embodies the concept of physical suffering and is often invoked in healing rituals where she is asked to take away pain. Kivutar can bind pain to stones, boil it in a small cauldron, or grind it into dust, releasing the sufferer from their agony. While Kivutar is a distinct figure, she is sometimes conflated with Kiputyttö, another mythological character associated with pain. In some traditions, they are seen as the same entity, while in others, they are considered separate, with Kiputyttö being a younger, more sympathetic figure. Kivutar, like many deities of pain and suffering, represents the harsh realities of life in the ancient Finnish worldview, embodying the struggles and resilience needed to endure and overcome physical hardships.

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