juhannustaika

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • (folklore) Any of the traditional magic rituals performed at the Midsummer Day night in order to bring forth a good future, to see one's future spouse etc.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish juhannus (Midsummer Day) + Finnish taika (magic, spell).

Origin

Finnish

taika

Gloss

magic, spell

Concept
Semantic Field

Religion and belief

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Person/Thing

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