väljavoogud
Väljavoogud is a term used in discussions of Baltic folklore and contemporary mythmaking to denote a group of water-related deities or spirits associated with the outflow of water from lakes, springs, and rivers. The word is formed from Estonian möjligie elements välj- meaning “out” or “external” and voog meaning “flow.” The concept does not refer to a single, cohesive pantheon in ancient sources; instead, it appears in various local legends and later folklore compilations, as well as in modern fantasy adaptations.
In traditional and later folkloric interpretations, väljavoogud are typically seen as nature spirits who regulate water
Iconography and symbolism commonly include water motifs such as streams, waves, shells, fish, and garments that
In modern contexts, väljavoogud appear in Baltic fantasy literature and role-playing settings as archetypes of water’s