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Yakshamo Ata (erz. Якшамо Атя) - The Erzya equivalent of Santa Claus. The origin of its name is from two words of the Erzya language (якшамо - cold, Атя - grandfather).
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Similar entities | Ded Moroz, Sant Claus |
| Origin | |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Republic Mordovia |
| Habitat | Ulyanovsk region |
Yakshamo Ata residence is located in the village of Kiviv, Ulyanovsk region. The meeting of guests and the holding of festive events take place there. Yakshamo Ata is depicted as a gray-haired elder dressed in traditional clothes with Mordovian national ornaments. His granddaughter is named Lovon-Styrnya.
Etymology
[edit]The name of the Erzya Santa Claus — Yakshamo Ata — consists of two words:
- Yakshamo means "cold" in the Erzya language.
- Atia — translates as "grandfather" or "granddad".
Thus, the name Yakshamo Ata can be translated as "Cold Grandfather", which reflects his role in the traditional culture of the Mordovian people.