For the black metal musical group, see Ajattara .
In Finnish folklore, Ajattar (also spelled Aiatar, Ajattaro or Ajattara)
is a spirit known as "Devil of the Woods". It is an evil female spirit
that manifests as a snake or dragon. Ajatar is said to be the mother of
the devil. She spreads disease and pestilence, any that look at her become
ill, and she suckles serpents. Ajatar is related to the Lithuanian Aitvaras
and the Estonian Äi, Äijo or Äijattar. She is in some ways similar to
Babylonian Tiamat, dragon mother of the gods and goddesses.
The word "ajatar" is possibly derived from the verb ajattaa, "make to
pursue", of Finnish word ajaa , "to pursue".
References
· Rose, Carol. (1996) Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins - An
Encyclopedia. New York: Norton.
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