Gói - Pohojan Akka (Lyric Video)

Pohjan akka (also known as Louhi) – who is known as one of the leading characters of Finland’s national epic Kalevala* – was a mighty ruler of the mythical Pohjola. Strong, defiant and cruel, but also a protective mother, and a witch, who cared for her people. She could change her form, command the course of the sun, moon and weather, heal diseases and give birth to the most extraordinary creatures. Distant and cold Pohjola is described as the source of many bad things, such as diseases and frost. Pohjola was the realm of Pohjan akka and despite its reputation, the good conditions of its inhabitants were envied. So, many tried to woo Pohjan akka’s supernaturally beautiful daughters. This mythological female leader, the Lady of Pohjola, is described in Elias Lönnrot’s Kalevala as an ugly, old and nasty hag. That is how she is also depicted in several illustrations. For example, she is portrayed as an illegitimate harlot and blamed for causing diseases, ailments and problems. It could