Horagalles is the thunder god of the Sami people, his name possibly meaning Thor-man, reflecting a resemblance noted between his cult and that of the Norse god Thor. He is also known by names such as Grandfather, Bajanolmmai, Dierpmis, Pajonn and Tordom, and belongs to the wider Sami pantheon alongside the live sun goddess Beaivi and wind god Bieggolmai; Sami deity names and roles vary considerably between regions, with some deities merging or splitting depending on local tradition.
Facts
Attestation
Veneration TodayVenerated in a modern revival tradition 1 HistoricityNot a historical person: a divine or other-than-human being 1 Function
Domain / Function Belief
TheologyPolytheistic: many gods 1 Sources
1. The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend
Anthony S. Mercatante, revised and expanded by James R. Dow, Facts on File
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