juotostua
Juotostua is a concept and a practice found predominantly in some Indigenous cultures, particularly in certain areas of Northern Europe and North America. At its core, juotostua involves a process of purification and spiritual renewal through physical contact with or immersion in water, often lakes, rivers, or streams.
In various cultural contexts, juotostua is associated with personal and communal cleansing, taboo removal, and spiritual
The hydrological environments utilized for juotostua are chosen for their cleansing properties, alignment with the moon's
Juotostua can occur in both necessity and as a regularly scheduled occasion. Daily participants wash away debris