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Lalli (Laurentius or Lalloi) was a rich Finnish man widely reviled for having killed Bishop Henry on the ice of lake Köyliönjärvi in Finland on January 20 1156. According to legend bishop was trying to Christianize Lalli's family and that made Lalli angry. Bishop was returning home disappointed while Lalli caught him and cut his head of with an axe or sword, and also killed his troops. Lalli took bishops hat from his removed head and cut of his finger off to have his ring. Legend said the hat melted in Lalli's head and removed his hair. Bishops body parts were collected and transported with oxen. Where the oxen stopped, there was built a great church.Almost nothing is known about Lalli apart from his infamous deed told by Christian legends. He has been almost universally been branded a traitor of the worst kind. Present days he has been seen as a figure demonstrating a positive rebellion against oppressive authority. He is a hero for many present day pagans.
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