vaimud
Vaimud is the Estonian plural form of vaim, commonly translated as "spirits" or "ghosts." In everyday language vaimud may refer to supernatural beings, ancestral or household spirits, and, more broadly, non-physical aspects such as mood, spirit, or morale. The term is rooted in Estonian vocabulary and features in discussion of folklore, religion, and culture.
In traditional Estonian folklore, vaimud encompass a range of entities associated with nature, the home, and
Vaimud appear in folk songs, oral storytelling, and later literary works, where they serve symbolic and narrative
As a cultural concept, vaimud illustrates the persistence and adaptation of spiritual ideas within Estonia, reflecting