Kalev (mythology)

For other uses, see Kalev (disambiguation).

In Estonian mythology and Kreutzwald's epic poem "Kalevipoeg", King Kalev was the father of King Kalevipoeg and the husband of Linda.

Toompea, a hill in the centre of Tallinn, was said to be the tumulus over his grave, erected by Linda in memory of him. It is now Estonia's centre of government.

In an old Russian chronicle the Estonian city of Tallinn was called Kolõvan. It probably meant Kalev city.

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Estonian epic Kalevipoeg

Kalevipoeg

Gods	Taara Ukko Uko Rõugutaja Aike (Pikker)

Heroes	Linda (Lindu) Kalev Alev Sulev Olev Kalevide (Sohni) Alevide Sulevide Olevide Vanemuine (Väinämöinen) Ilmarine (Ilmarinen)

Villains	Sarvik Tühi

Others	Salme Tübja Tartars Poles Letts Vends Siuru

Places	Põrgu Courland Dagö Oesel Lindanisa Pleskau Lake Peipus Lake Ilma Lake Endla Võhanda Lääne Viru Harju (Arju) Kungla Lalli Käpä Ülemiste järv Mount Iru Dorpat Kikerpärä

Things	Lennuk Irmi Armi Mustukene Iru's Stepmother

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Kalev (mythology)

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