Perkele is a god associated with thunder in Finnish mythology. Perkele was referred to with a variety of names, including Ukko "an old man", Lars "shortness", and Ylijumala "the supreme god."
Perkele is a god associated with thunder in Finnish mythology. Perkele was referred to with a variety of names, including Ukko "an old man", Lars "shortness", and Ylijumala "the supreme god."
When finnish people say PERKELE!!!, they don't mean it as some mythologic god, but as curse word. Although you're right on the meaning behind the word.
Perkele is a god associated with thunder in Finnish mythology. Perkele was referred to with a variety of names, including Ukko "an old man", Lars "shortness", and Ylijumala "the supreme god."