Vanatühi

In Estonian mythology, 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. He is outwitted by his servant Kaval Ants (Crafty Hans).[1] He is also the worst enemy of Toell the Great, hero of Oesel, who is decapitated during a battle with Vanatühi's forces.[2] Vanatühi sometimes wears a hat of nails (Estonian: Küüntest kübar) that makes him invisible. Once, Vanatühi stole the magic whistle belonging to the god of lightning, Pikne.

References

  1. ^ Estonia — about the country, Europe-made.com. Published by Perun-Sprint Ltd. Accessed 2008-01-09.
  2. ^ Jones, Oliver (21 September 2011). "The six most amazing giant killings ever". Asylum. AOL. http://www.asylum.co.uk/2011/09/21/top-six-giant-killings-ever-football/. Retrieved 23 September 2011.