Kalevipoeg jumalaistarulliselta ja historialliselta kannalta

Name: Kalevipoeg jumalaistarulliselta ja historialliselta kannalta
Author: Otto Donner

By Otto Donner

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A scholarly study traces how fragmented folk songs were collected and assembled into a national epic, distinguishing earlier metrical passages preserved from oral performance from later, prose-like or locally accreted episodes that show Christian and regional influences. It assesses editorial practices and source variability, argues for preserving verbatim oral variants to aid mythological and comparative study, maps geographic patterns in the material, and highlights thematic affinities with neighboring poetic traditions. The essay also discusses translation and editorial decisions that shaped the poem's present structure and the challenges of separating older core material from subsequent additions.

About the Author

Otto Donner

Otto Donner was a notable scholar and writer known for his contributions to the study of mythology and folklore. His works often explored the cultural narratives of indigenous peoples, particularly in relation to creation myths. One of his significant publications, "Indernas föreställningar om verldsskapelsen Jemförda med Finnarnes," compares the creation stories of the indigenous peoples of the Americas with those of the Finns, showcasing his interest in cross-cultural analysis. Additionally, his work "Kalevipoeg jumalaistarulliselta ja historialliselta kannalta" reflects his engagement with the Finnish epic tradition, further establishing his role in the literary and academic discourse surrounding folklore and mythology.