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Origin of ache in Finnish Mythology

“I well know ague´s genes, I remember the villain´s origin. Ague was rocked by the wind, was put to sleep by chilly air, was brought by wind, was by water drawn, by hard weather was conveyed, came in the whirlwind of a storm, in the sleigh-tracks of a chilly blast against us wretched sufferers, against us poor unfortunates”.

Magic songs of the Finns, 1898

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogd112KrCsA&ab_channel=FairychamberArtandFolklore

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Niina Pekantytär
Niina Pekantytär

Written by Niina Pekantytär

Niina is an Illustrator, writer and folklorist. Likes cats, tea, 19th century books and period dramas. Host of the Little Women Podcast.

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