Aikia Aikianpoika

Aikia Aikianpoika (1591-1671), was a Sami Shaman in Kemi in Finnish Lappland. He was sentenced to death for witchcraft in Kuolajärvellä and executed accused of having caused the death by drowning of an enemy by a curse. His case is one of the most famous trials and executions for witchcraft in Finland.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Biografiakeskus, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura (Finland National Biography of Finland)
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