kääpiön
Kääpiö (genitive kääpiön) is the Finnish term for a dwarf, a mythological being of short stature commonly found in Finnish and broader Nordic folklore as well as in modern fantasy literature. In traditional belief, kääpiöt are subterranean craftsmen who live in hills or under the earth and are renowned for metalworking, mining, and gem-cutting.
In folklore, kääpiöt are typically described as reclusive and secretive, sometimes helpful to humans and other
Modern usage: The word kääpiö is widely used in Finnish fantasy fiction, games, and translations of international
See also: Dwarf, Dwarves in folklore, Finnish folklore, Kalevala.