kuolemattomat

Kuolemattomat is a Finnish term meaning "the immortals" or "immortal ones." It is formed from the adjective kuolematon, meaning immortal, with the plural suffix -mat, and is used to describe beings that do not die or possess eternal life.

In Finnish folklore and myth, the concept of immortality appears in various forms, often attached to gods, demigods, or magical beings. The term kuolemattomat can be used to refer to such beings in a general sense, rather than to a fixed pantheon. Compared with mythologies that describe a defined group of immortals, Finnish tradition frequently emphasizes the mystery of life and death, so references to immortality tend to be symbolic or contextual rather than a canonical list of characters.

In modern usage, kuolemattomat appears in literature, film, and other media as a descriptive label for characters who do not age, cannot die, or possess supernatural longevity. It can also be encountered in discussions of themes related to immortality or eternal life, and in Finnish translations or adaptations of works that feature immortal beings.

Related concepts include kuolema (death) and kuolemattomuus (immortality). The term is primarily a linguistic and cultural descriptor rather than a fixed mythological category within Finnish tradition.