Pitämäänalloo
Pitämäänalloo is a term that appears in some Finnish folk traditions and mythology, though its exact meaning and prevalence vary. It is often associated with the concept of a guardian spirit or a supernatural entity that protects a specific place or person. The name itself is derived from Finnish words: "pitää" meaning "to hold" or "to keep," and "halloo" which can refer to something like a domain or a place of power.
The precise nature of pitämäänalloo is not always clearly defined. In some accounts, it might be a
The concept of pitämäänalloo can be seen as part of a broader animistic worldview found in older