Pohjola

[ paw-hyaw-lah ]

noun

, Finnish Legend.

1. a region to the north of Finland, ruled by the sorceress Louhi: often identified with Lapland.

Example Sentences

The bridegroom and his party are received at Pohjola (1-226).

From Project Gutenberg

She hastens to Pohjola and inquires of Louhi what has become of him (1-100).

From Project Gutenberg

The Mistress of Pohjola promises and betroths her daughter to Ilmarinen (345-498).

From Project Gutenberg

He carries off and marries the beautiful Kyllikki, but quarrels with her, and starts off to Pohjola to woo the daughter of Louhi.

From Project Gutenberg

Ilmarinen arrives in Pohjola, where he is very well received, and promises to forge a Sampo (201-280).

From Project Gutenberg