Kokkausiltas
Kokkausiltas, also known as a "bridge of the dead" or "bridge of the damned," is a term derived from Finnish folklore and mythology. The concept originates from the Finnish epic poem *Kalevala*, which was compiled in the 19th century by Elias Lönnrot. In the *Kalevala*, the kokkausilta refers to a perilous bridge that connects the living world to the realm of the dead, specifically the home of the god Ukko (Thunder) and the goddess Päiväntähti (Daystar).
According to the folklore, the kokkausilta is a narrow, treacherous bridge that spans a deep abyss, often
The kokkausilta is not merely a physical structure but also carries symbolic weight in Finnish mythology. It
While the kokkausilta is primarily a figure from the *Kalevala*, its imagery has influenced broader Finnish