Puhtamatele
Puhtamatele is a term found in Finnish-language speculative fiction and online lore describing a fictional class, group, or species defined by an obsession with cleanliness and purification. In these works, Puhtamatele are often portrayed as guardians of purity, whether safeguarding ecosystems, technologies, or social rituals from contamination or decay.
Etymology and usage: The name is drawn from the Finnish word puhtaus (purity) and an invented suffix
Concept and traits: In stories, Puhtamatele are depicted as guardians or carriers of purification, often operating
In fiction and communities: The term appears primarily in Finnish-language speculative fiction and in fan-generated worldbuilding
Reception and analysis: Scholars of contemporary Finnish fantasy note that Puhtamatele offer a lens on debates
See also: puhdas, puhtaus, Finnish speculative fiction, worldbuilding.