Estonian mythology Estonian mythology Estonian mythology is based on primitive animistic beliefs and is closely related to Finnish mythology. Some parts of Finnish epic Kalevala are believed to originate from Estonia and some events, locations and characters may have connections with Estonia as well. ...more on Wikipedia about "Estonian mythology"
Lake Ülemiste is the largest lake in Tallinn, Estonia. Although it is situated next to Tallinn Airport, most of Tallinn gets its drinking water from the lake. The lake is fed mostly by Kurna stream and Pirita river (through Vaskjala-Ülemiste canal). ...more on Wikipedia about "Lake Ülemiste"
Lindakivi is a boulder in Lake Ülemiste. In the Estonian mythology, it is believed to be one of the boulders Linda was supposed to carry to Kalev's grave at Toompea, but which fell off her apron. She sat on the boulder and cried, thus creating Lake Ülemiste. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lindakivi"
Tharapita or Taara is the god of war in Estonian mythology. The Chronicle of Henry of Livonia mentions Tharapita as superior god of Oeselians (inhabitants of Saaremaa island) which was also well known to Vironian tribe in northern Estonia. According to the chronicle, when crusaders invaded Vironia in 1220, there was a beautiful wooded hill in Vironia, where locals believe Oeselian god Tharapita was born and flown from there to Saaremaa. The hill is believed to be the Ebavere Hill (Ebevere mägi) in modern Lääne-Viru County. It is usually associated with Scandinavian god Thor and interpreted as "Thor, help!" (Taara aita in Estonian). Other interpretations are "Thor the Thunderbolt" (Taara pikne) or "Thor (is) great" (Taara vägev). ...more on Wikipedia about "Tharapita"
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