In Finnish mythology, Ukko, a counterpart to Uku in Estonian mythology, is the deity of the sky, weather, harvest, and thunder. The short form of the name Ukko is Ukkonen, which is the Finnish word for thunder. It is contested by academics whether status of Ukko as the most important god in Finnish mythology is due to subsequent other religious influence. He is also referred to as the Supreme God, or Ylijumala, in folk ballads and prayers. This is likely a reference to his role as the most rever ... (Read More)