Tiermes is the deity of the sky, thunder, lightning, the rainbow, weather, oceans, and lakes, and he reigns over human life, health, and well-being. He protects humans and their animals from 'terrible demons' and 'bad spirits'. Tiermes is the first of a trinity that includes Storjunkare, Baivre, and Jumala. He is also known as Aijeke, which means 'grandfather' or 'great-grandfather,' and is frequently connected with Horagalles.
