Kainuun mailta: Kansantietoutta Kajaanin kulmilta

Name: Kainuun mailta: Kansantietoutta Kajaanin kulmilta
Author: Samuli Paulaharju

By Samuli Paulaharju

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A compendium of oral histories and rural customs from the Kainuu forest districts, presenting elders' memories of settlement, transport, buildings, law and family life alongside seasonal routines, foodways, hunting and bear rites, fishing, livestock and field cultivation, tar burning, home crafts, festivals and wedding practices, childhood games, healing, magic, spirits, nature lore and death customs. Material gathered from multiple informants is organized as descriptive sketches and ethnographic notes that document practical knowledge, ritual observances and belief systems tied to the landscape and everyday labor of remote communities.

About the Author

Samuli Paulaharju

Samuli Paulaharju was a Finnish author and ethnographer known for his detailed observations of the culture and traditions of the Finnish Lapland and Karelia. His works often blend travel writing with ethnographic studies, providing insights into the lives and customs of the indigenous peoples of these regions. Notable titles include "Kainuun mailta: Kansantietoutta Kajaanin kulmilta" and "Syntymä, lapsuus ja kuolema: Vienan Karjalan tapoja ja uskomuksia," which explore local folklore and practices. Paulaharju's contributions have enriched the understanding of Finnish cultural heritage and continue to be of interest to scholars and readers alike.