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Vanapagan is the ogre character in Estonian versions of the series of internationally known Estonia — about the country
Europe-made.com. Published by Perun-Sprint Ltd. Accessed 2008-01-09. Among these folktales is the tale of Vanapagan stealing the musical instrument belonging to the god of lightning Pikne, representing the international tale type "The Ogre Steals the Thunder's Instruments (Pipe, Sack, etc.)" (No. 1148B in the Aarne–Thompson classification system). He is also the worst enemy of Suur Tõll, a giant known in the folklore of the island
In Estonian mythology
Estonian mythology is a complex of myths belonging to the Estonian folk heritage and literary mythology. Information about the pre-Christian and medieval Estonian mythology is scattered in historical chronicles, travellers' accounts and in eccles ...
, Vanatühi ("Old empty one", or alternatively, Vanapagan, "Old devil") is a/the devil or god of the underworld, a giant farmer who is more stupid than malevolent.
Vanapagan is the ogre character in Estonian versions of the series of internationally known folktale
A folktale or folk tale is a folklore genre that typically consists of a story passed down from generation to generation orally.
Folktale may also refer to:
Categories of stories
* Folkloric tale from oral tradition
* Fable (written form of the a ...
s of the stupid ogre, tale types 1000–1199 in the Aarne–Thompson classification system. In these stories, he is outwitted by his servant Kaval Ants (Crafty Hans).Europe-made.com. Published by Perun-Sprint Ltd. Accessed 2008-01-09. Among these folktales is the tale of Vanapagan stealing the musical instrument belonging to the god of lightning Pikne, representing the international tale type "The Ogre Steals the Thunder's Instruments (Pipe, Sack, etc.)" (No. 1148B in the Aarne–Thompson classification system). He is also the worst enemy of Suur Tõll, a giant known in the folklore of the island
Saaremaa
Saaremaa is the largest island in Estonia, measuring . The main island of Saare County, it is located in the Baltic Sea, south of Hiiumaa island and west of Muhu island, and belongs to the West Estonian Archipelago. The capital of the isla ...
. Tõll is decapitated during a battle with Vanatühi's forces.
Vanatühi sometimes wears a hat of fingernails ( et, küüntest kübar) that makes him invisible.
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Estonian gods Underworld gods Ogres {{deity-stub