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Ajatar / Ajattara / Aiatar / Devil of the Woods / Aijo / Ai
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Region: Finland, Tundra region
Time Period: Unknown
References in Literature: None
Sources: Giants, Monsters and Dragons pg 8 and others

Notes:
  • Spirit that takes the shape of a dragon
  • Causes pestilence and disease
  • Some say it's the mother of the Devil
  • Anyone that looks upon it becomes sick
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