Linda (Estonian mythology)

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Note: Linda has more meanings.

In the Estonian mythology and Kreutzwald's epic "Kalevipoeg", Linda was the mother of Kalevipoeg and the wife of Kalev.

She has given the name to several Estonian locations, including the Lindakivi (Linda boulder) in Lake Ülemiste. According to the epic myth "Kalevipoeg", her son, the title character, named the Estonian fortress settlement at the location of modern Tallinn in her honor - Lindanise (approximate translation: Linda's nipple).

v t e Kalevipoeg

Gods	Taara Ukko Uko Rõugutaja Aike (Pikker)

Heroes	Linda (Lindu) Kalev Alev Sulev Olev Kalevide (Sohni) Alevide Sulevide Olevide Vanemuine (Väinämöinen) Ilmarine (Ilmarinen)

Villains	Sarvik Tühi

Others	Salme Tübja Tartars Poles Letts Vends Siuru

Places	Põrgu Courland Dagö Oesel Lindanisa Pleskau Lake Peipus Lake Ilma Lake Endla Võhanda Lääne Viru Harju (Arju) Kungla Lalli Käpä Ülemiste järv Mount Iru Dorpat Kikerpärä

Things	Lennuk Irmi Armi Mustukene Iru's Stepmother

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Linda (Estonian mythology)

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