Published on March 27, 2024
Kratti
- Aarni
Regions of expansion
Russian Federation
Finland
Description
A creature from Karelo-Finnish mythology. Kratti, mentioned by Agricola and Forsius, is the master of the treasures, guarding them.
However, later the name is forgotten. Later, in folk tales, it is replaced by aarni, meaning the treasure itself or the owner guarding it.