tarralapuissa
Tarralapuissa is a term originating from Finnish folklore and mythology, often translated as "tar spirits" or "pine tar spirits." These entities are traditionally associated with the production and preservation of tar, a substance historically vital for waterproofing boats, preserving wood, and medicinal purposes. Tar was often produced by heating pine wood in kilns, a process that could be dangerous and was sometimes imbued with magical or spiritual significance.
Folklore suggests that tarralapuissa were either protectors of the tar-making process or mischievous spirits that could
The belief in tarralapuissa reflects the historical importance of tar in Finnish culture and the common practice