Old Town Tales 1 | Page 14

Vana Toomas A symbol and guard of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Vana Toomas is translated as „Old Toomas“ and is the main hero of some legends in Tallinn. Being not from a noble family he became the guard of Tallinn, which was an honour. He managed to do that by winning an archery competition. Now Vana Toomas can be seen daily as he is always on top of the town hall’s tower as a windvane. According to this story Vana Toomas is in love with Näkk. Nukitsamees Nukitsamees is a character of a tale by Oskar Luts, that was released in 1920. Nukitsamees is translated as „a boy with horns“. A little demon who has been living in a house of a witch and and was saved by two youngsters, Nukitsamees was taken to the city and was given a chance to live a life with people. Nukitsamees is dreaming to grow big and make something great for the world. According to this comic book Nukitsamees is living together with Suur Tõll and is great with working with technology. Suur Tõll Mythical hero of Estonian culture. Suur Tõll is a strong giant from Saaremaa island. Suur Tõll is translated as „Tõll the Great“. Suur Tõll constructed several churches and many times saved the people of Saaremaa from various villains. Suur Tõll is a very kind but hot-tempered giant who loves to help people, eat cabbage and go to sauna. According to this comic book Suur Tõll has moved to Tallinn surroundings and keeps his good work going.