Tradition: Finnish Mythology
Alternative Names: Kehno
Category: Demon
The Myth
Kehno is an evil spirit in Finnish and Karelian folklore and a mythical character appearing in epic songs. He is described as a kind of analogue to the Slavic devil.
No specific physical appearance, powers, or individual legends concerning Kehno are given in the source.
Sources
“Кехно (Kehno).” New Bestiary (Bestiary.us). Accessed September 9, 2026. https://www.bestiary.us/kehno