Piru

For the town in California, see Piru, California. For the street gang, see Pirus (gang).

The Piru is a minor evil spirit or Demon in Finnish mythology. In folklore the Piru often features as a nasty spirit of the forest with which a wise-aleck either wins or loses a battle of wits, giving or receiving a forfeit in return. The Devil is often referred to as Pääpiru, literally "Headpiru".

"Piru" is also a mild swearword in Finnish.

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