Powerful Women and Magical Vaginas by Heini-Sofia Alavuo

Heini-Sofia Alavuo
Finnish journalist currently living in Greece. Likes to tell stories and make people think - world is so full of interesting tales, facts and humans. Has been writing her first erotica novel for over two years now due to intense background research.

Twitter: @heinialavuo

CW: Some relatively strong language
Despite the conversion of Finland to Christianity following the Crusades (1095-1271), pagan beliefs about nature spirits, forest Gods and magic persisted amongst the stubborn Finns for a long time – some of which survives even into the 21st century. In their joys and sorrows, people trusted the skills of their wise elders, and in most cases it was an older women who held the knowledge of old stories, myths and mysteries. 

The customs and myths referred to here were written down in the 19th century, but had existed in oral tradition for centuries. 

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