Kalevala (1835) 2. Osa / taikka Wanhoja Karjalan Runoja Suomen kansan muinosista ajoista

Name: Kalevala (1835) 2. Osa / taikka Wanhoja Karjalan Runoja Suomen kansan muinosista ajoista
Author: Elias Lönnrot

By Elias Lönnrot

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Mythology, Legends & Folklore Poetry

About This Book

A compiled epic drawn from oral rune poetry that weaves mythic creation accounts, magical songs, and episodic narratives about rival realms, heroic quests, craft and enchantment, love and feuds. The poems recount the forging of wondrous objects, voyages and battles, trials that test courage and skill, and recurring motifs of death and resurrection. Presented as linked lyric-runic songs, the work alternates narrative action, incantatory verse, and descriptive catalogues, capturing communal storytelling practices and the interplay between human, supernatural, and natural powers.

About the Author

Elias Lönnrot

Elias Lönnrot (1802-1884) was a Finnish physician, philologist, and folklorist, best known for his pivotal role in compiling the Finnish national epic, the "Kalevala." His work in collecting and editing Finnish folk poetry significantly contributed to the preservation of Finnish cultural heritage. Lönnrot's travels across Finland and Karelia inspired his writings, which include notable works such as "Elias Lönnrotin matkat" and various collections of folk songs. His dedication to documenting the oral traditions of the Finnish people has left a lasting impact on Finnish literature and identity.