Ingrian
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The Ingrians, also known as Inger or Ingerman, are a western division of the Finns. They are native to the historical Baltic province of Ingria, which is where St. Petersburg was built. The Ingrians are a nearly extinct group living near the head of the Gulf of Finland. They are part of the larger Finno-Ugric language family.12
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- Finno-Ugric religionThe Finno-Ugric peoples
…Greek Orthodox Votes and Izhora Ingrians, both nearly extinct groups living near the head of the Gulf of Finland in an area once called Ingria, the Veps (living near Lake Onega), and the Karelians (living in central Russia, Karelia, and Finland), as well as the Ludes in Olonets, who speak…
Read More…Greek Orthodox Votes and Izhora Ingrians, both nearly extinct groups living near the head of the Gulf of Finland in an area once called Ingria, the Veps (living near Lake Onega), and the Karelians (living in central Russia, Karelia, and Finland), as well as the Ludes in Olonets, who speak…
Read More - Finno-Ugric religionSystem of spirits
Thus, the Ingrian house spirit appears as “owner,” the original owner of the plot on which a house is built; “moralist,” punisher of crimes against norms that may endanger the luck of the house; and “sympathizer,” one who warns in advance of catastrophes threatening house or family.…
Read MoreThus, the Ingrian house spirit appears as “owner,” the original owner of the plot on which a house is built; “moralist,” punisher of crimes against norms that may endanger the luck of the house; and “sympathizer,” one who warns in advance of catastrophes threatening house or family.…
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