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Egres

by Micha F. Lindemans
A Finnish vegetation and fertility god, the personification of the turnip. He is also known as Akras, a name that often appears in Finnish family names and the names of places. The center of his cult was in Karelia.

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  • Also known as:
    Agras
    Akras

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