The Sacred Seidas of North Europe: Mount Vottovaara
The Seida, also known as Sami Seida or Seita, is a sacred place for the North European people, particularly the Saami or Lapps. It can be a special spot in the mountains, tundra, taiga, or any other natural formation such as a stone, stump, lake. The Seida also encompasses artifacts like stone structures.
One such Seida can be found on Mount Vottovaara and is comprised of a large boulder resting on three smaller stones, which are placed on top of another large boulder.
![Mountain Vottovaara, Russia](https://i0.wp.com/unusualplaces.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Depositphotos_47382835_S.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&ssl=1)
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These sacred stone structures can also be found in Russia‘s Karelia and Kola regions, as well as in Scandinavia.
![Sunset view to taiga forest and lakes from Mountain Vottovaara, Karelia, Russia](https://i0.wp.com/unusualplaces.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Depositphotos_324334418_S.jpg?resize=999%2C664&ssl=1)
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Mount Vottovaara is located in Karelia, Russia.
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A wonderful collection of photos! Thank you for sharing.