Tuulikki (spirit)
| Tuulikki | |
|---|---|
Daughter of Tapio Mother of Squirrels | |
| Other names | Ingria: Annikka, Tulikka Kainuu: Annikki Karelia: Ainikki, Annatar, Anni, Ańńi, Annikki, Ańnikki, Aunikki, Lumikki, Mielineiti, Mielineito, Myyrikki, Ristikko, Taińikki, Tuurikki, Tynikki, Tyylikki, Tyynikki, Tyyri, Tyytikko Ostrobothnia: Annikki, Tyytikki Savo: Annikki |
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnic group | Finns, Karelians |
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Tuulikki is a forest haltija in Finnish mythology. She is called a daughter of Tapio. The variations of her name include Annikki (influenced by Saint Anne) and Tyytikki, the latter being called the mother of squirrels. She's also been connected to Karelian Lyylikki, "smith of skis" (lylyjen seppä).