Tradition / Region: Estonian Mythology
Alternative names: —
Category: Forest dweller
The Myth
The Eksitaja is an evil forest spirit that causes people to lose their way. It leads travelers astray, confusing their sense of direction and preventing them from finding the correct path.
Those who encounter the Eksitaja may wander through the forest for hours, unable to escape its influence until the spirit releases them or they find their way out.
Sources
Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Estonian mythology. In Wikipedia. Retrieved June 29, 2026, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonian_mythology