Piru

For the town in California, see Piru, California.

The Piru is a minor evil spirit or Demon in Finnish mythology. In Folklore the Piru often features as a nasty spirit of the forest with which a wise-aleck either wins or loses a battle of wits, giving or receiving a Forfeit in return. The Devil is often referred to as Pääpiru, literally "Headpiru".

"Piru" is also a mild swearword in Finnish.


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