A witch’s grave was found on the island of Iso-Pöyliö in the early 1920s. There was only a thin layer of moss on top of the grave, which was uncovered when the fishermen were making a campfire.
Drumsticks, copper rings, pieces of copper chain, bronze rings and pendants, a bronze cross and a coin from the 17th century were found in the grave. Thus, the grave can be dated to the middle of the 17th century. The burial site refers to a mighty and respected shaman.
More information on the Finnish Heritage Agency’s website
Skier
Pirkko Määttä, the world champion from Sossonniemi, skied to numerous medal positions during her 20-year skiing career. She started her representative career in 1976 at the Czechoslovak Junior World Championships and skied the last ski of her career in 1995 in Posio. In her last year of competition, Määttä won three Finnish championships and two silver medals at the Finnish Championship. During her skiing career, she represented Kuusamon Erä-Veikko.