Akka (Spirit)

For other meanings, see Akka (disambiguation). Akka is traditionally a female spirit in Sámi and Finnish mythology.The first akka was Maderakka and her daughters were Sarakka, Uksakka and Juksakka. Some Sámi thought they lived under their kota tents. Worship of akka was common, and took the form of sacrifices, pleas for help and various rituals. Sarakka was thought to be especially helpful for pregnant women, and after a birth, a woman would eat a special porridge dedicated to her.
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