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Pohjola

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[paw-hyaw-lah] / ˈpɔ hyɔ lɑ /

noun

Finnish Legend.
  1. a region to the north of Finland, ruled by the sorceress Louhi: often identified with Lapland.


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Prosecutors also charged her and Bishop Pohjola over the publication of a church pamphlet in 2004 stating those beliefs.

From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2023

“The change has been enormous,” said Ilpo Pohjola, a top official with the association who has been with it since its inception almost 30 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2022

"What should be paid for a declining business, where market share has been constantly lost and profitability has been poor?" said Hannu Rauhala, analyst at Pohjola Bank.

From Chicago Tribune • Sep. 3, 2013

Young virtuoso musicians such as the trumpeter/composer Verneri Pohjola and pianist Iiro Rantala are fusing Finnish folk with American jazz or European classical influences.

From The Guardian • Nov. 15, 2012

While all is merry, the mischievous Lemminkainen sets out, an unbidden guest, for Pohjola.

From Custom and Myth New Edition by Lang, Andrew

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