Iku Turso, the terrifying sea monster of Finnish mythology, has captivated the imaginations of many. With origins steeped in legend, this monstrous deity is known for its association with disease and its role as a harbinger of war and destruction.

Iku-Turso (myös Tursas, Turso, Turisas, Iku Turilas ja Meritursas) on kalevalaisessa runoudessa esiintyvä vedenhaltija tai merihirviö, joka toimii myös alkuolentona ja tautidemonina. Iku-alkuliite viitannee ikuiseen olentoon, joka on ollut olemassa jo maailman syntymästä lähtien.

2009年10月2日 · Iku-Turso (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈikuˌturso], "the eternal Turso"; also known as Iku-Tursas, Iki-Tursas, Meritursas, Tursas, Turisas) is a malevolent sea monster in the Finnish mythology.

2023年9月27日 · Iku-Turso They describe it as a giant creature very scary, it comes from the depths of the sea; its appearance is very similar to a giant octopus, as it has large tentacles all over its body. It lives in the great lakes, but especially in the Baltic Sea.

Here’s our field guide to the fascinating mythical creatures that might still be lurking out there in Finland’s vast forests, or in the dark depths of a remote lake. Every country’s mythology has its own cast of strange creatures, monsters and legendary human figures.

Iku-Turso [ˈikuˌturso] ("The Eternal Turso," also known as Iku-Tursas, Iki-Tursas, Meritursas, Tursas, and Turisas) is an evil sea monster from Finnish mythology. Like most other mythical Finnish beings, Iku-Turso remains relatively obscure.

In the depths of Northern European waters lurks Iku-Turso, a multifaceted sea terror, feared, revered, and wielding tempestuous power.

In Finnish folklore, Iku-Turso is a sea monster, associated with war and pestilence. Its appearance is a mystery and it's revered as a strong deity. It was featured in the national epic Kalevala.

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Iku-Turso, also known as Iku-Tursas, Iki-Tursas, Meritursas, Tursas, or Turisas, is a mythological being from Finnish mythology, who is seen as either a god of war and destruction or as a sea monster.