Thread by @virtaava

History of Perkele
The mighty god of thunder Ukko or as some elude Perkunas had been watching over the Finns for centuries. He had seen their struggles in the frozen lands, where winters were so harsh and cold that even the sun was too afraid to peek over the horizon. 1/9

But he had also seen their inner strength, their unwavering resilience in the face of darkness. 2/9

Moved by their indomitable spirit, Ukko decided to gift the Finns a word of power that would unite them, give them strength, and give them the ability to muster their inner sisu to keep going no matter what. 3/9

With a clap of thunder, he whispered the word into the hearts of the people, and they knew that it was theirs to keep and protect for generations to come.

And so it was that when the Vikings came, they were met with an unexpected resistance. 4/9

The Finns, emboldened by the word of power, fought fiercely and chased the Vikings away from their land. Even the mighty bear Otso, who had long terrorized the people, was no match for the word's strength. 5/9

But the word of power was not just a weapon against outsiders - it also served as a beacon of hope and strength in times of hardship. 6/9

When the long, dark winters seemed endless and the people were pushed to their limits, they would call upon the word of power to muster their inner sisu and keep going. 7/9

The word of power spread throughout the land passed down from generation to generation as a symbol of the Finnish people's enduring spirit. 8/9

Even to this day, the word remains a source of inspiration for the Finns, reminding them of their ancestors' strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
#Perkele #Ukko #sisu #Perkunas 9/9

Inspired by this.

https://twitter.com/VFinnishProbs/status/1638894385491505153

As you can see it works.
"Even the mighty bear Otso, who had long terrorized the people, was no match for the word's strength."