Kalev (mythology)

Kalev (mythology)

:"Note: For other uses, see Kalev."

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

Toompea is said to be his grave, that Linda carried together for him.

ee also

*Kalevi
*Kalevala

Links

*Estonian epic Kalevipoeg [http://www.kalevipoeg.info/]


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