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Capeets

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in Finnish' mythology, were goblins, spirits of the air, who were possessed of great power, and even had battles with the moon (eclipses), out of which the latter came only with great difficulty. There were various kinds of these Capeets, who all had their special duties. Sorcerers often made use of them in order to injure persons whom they hated.