Simon Hamilton

@tallinnstreets.bsky.social

8 months ago

#Kuukivi (Kuukivi)
#Tallinn #Lasnamäe #Tondiraba
Moonstone. Not an erratic boulder, a new (2018) member of the magico-mythological group. See #Loitsu.
#A_Rambling_Dictionary_of_Tallinn_Street_Names
#TallinnStreets #TallinnaTänavad
#MythsAndLegends #MüüdidJaLegendid
#Folklore #Folkloor

Simon Hamilton

@tallinnstreets.bsky.social

1 year ago

For those fascinated with words describing obscure sounds, try this: rahin:rahina – sound made by partially-frozen water rubbing against the side of a boat. Renamed (1979-1994), along with #Lummu, as #Pusta A. during the Soviet occupation. Part of a magico-mythological group. See #Kuukivi.
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