Pallivahankivi

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Pallivahankivi in 2011.

Pallivahankivi is a 10 meter tall glacially deposited rock that is located in the region of Pallivaha. The region of Pallivaha is named after the rock. The rock is associated with a Finnish folkstory, according to the legend, the rock was thrown into its current place by giants from the region of Nunnavuori.[1][2] Later legends say that the rock became a shelter for criminals who lived in the area.[3]

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  1. ^ Pitkänen, Ritva-Liisa (2007). Pallivaha. Helsinki: Karttakeskus. p. 317. ISBN 978-951-593-976-0.
  2. ^ "Kivenlohkareesta nimi koko alueelle". May 12, 2007. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ "Pallivahan pitsihuntu". Arjen löytöretkeilijät (in Finnish). Retrieved 2022-04-18.