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Jameakka, Jabmeanimo |
YAMBE-AKKA: Yambe-akka is the
goddess of death and the underworld of the Lapps of Scandinavia. She
is a hideous had whose name means "old woman of the dead." Yambe-akka
guards departed souls in an endless pit of suffering and sadness, where she
dwells in the shadows. (o)
YAMBE-AKKA: Yambe-akka (Jameakka,
Jabmeanimo) is the goddess of death and the underworld of the Lapps of
Scandinavia. A fearsome hag whose name means "old woman of the dead,"
Yambe-akka offers solace to the souls of children who die in infancy.
Though most of her realm dwell in sorrow, the spirits of lost babes are
soothed and comforted by Yambe-akka. Her sanctuary for these infants
is similar to the Christian notion of LIMBO. (p)
Resource List - all entries are taken verbatim from the
original source:
(o) "The Encyclopedia of Hell."
Miriam Van Scott. St. Martin's Press. ©1998
(p) "The Encyclopedia of Heaven." Miriam Van
Scott. St. Martin's Press. ©1999
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