Uksákká: The Door Wife
Uksákká is a midwife deity whose role revolves around protection, specifically of the newborn babies she helps bring into the…
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Sárahkká: The Protector of Mothers
Sarahkka is a Sami deity that is especially important to the Sami women, for she is the protector of mothers…
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Máttaráhkká: The Mother/Goddess of Childbirth
The Sami deity Máttaráhkká is the goddess of earth, beginner of life, and protector of children. Máttaráhkká’s notable ability is…
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Juksáhkka: The Bow Woman
Juksáhkka is one of the three daughters of Máttaráhkká, known as The Mother. Juksáhkka worked with her mothers and sisters…
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Beiwe: The Goddess of the Sun
Beiwe, The Goddess of the Sun, is just one rendition of the Sami sun goddess. There are a few different…
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Gieddegeažegálgu: The Goddess of Witchcraft
The Sami goddess Gieddegeažegálgu is known for being the goddess of witchcraft, specifically shamanism. Gieddegeažegálgu is associated with morality, knowledge…
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Jábmiidáhkka: Goddess of the Underworld
The concept of the underworld is relevant in many different cultures, including Sami culture. Powerful female deity Jábmiidáhkka is known…
