Calling People Gods: Theonyms as Bynames in Medieval Finland and Karelia

Mr. Frog

doi:10.34158/ONOMA.55/2020/3

Calling People Gods: Theonyms as Bynames in Medieval Finland and Karelia

Mr. Frog

Folklore Studies

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Abstract

This paper explores the use of theonyms as personal names in medieval and post-medieval Finland and Karelia. The long-term continuity of the naming practice is discussed in terms local ideologies competing with the Church-authorized stance toward vernacular gods as “pagan”.

Original language	English
Article number	3
Journal	Onoma
Volume	55
Pages (from-to)	35–55
Number of pages	21
ISSN	0078-463X
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.34158/ONOMA.55/2020/3
Publication status	Published - 28 Jul 2021
MoE publication type	A1 Journal article-refereed

Fields of Science

6160 Other humanities
Theonyms
bynames
supernatural agency
ontologies

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Mythology, Verbal Art and Authority in Social Impact
Frog, M.
01/09/2016 → 31/08/2021
Project: Research project

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Calling People Gods: Theonyms as Bynames in Medieval Finland and Karelia

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Mythology, Verbal Art and Authority in Social Impact

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