Päivätär (pronounced [ˈpæi̯ʋætær]; lit. 'Lady Sun') is the goddess of the SuninFinnish mythology. She owns the silver of the Sun, spins silver yarns, and weaves clothes out of them.[1]InKalevala, young maidens ask Päivätär to give them some of her silver jewellery and clothes.[2] She is described as a great beauty.[3]
Professor Anna-Leena Siikala finds it possible that Päivätär was a goddess who ruled over life and light. During Christian period, she was replaced by Virgin Mary.[4]
In Finnish folk poetry, Päivätär is known as the mother of wasps.[1] Another name which appears in folk poetry is Auringotar, which has the same meaning as Päivätär. Auringotar is mentioned as the creator of fire.[5]
the Sun's sweet maidens
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