Kantele Taikka Suomen Kansan sekä Wanhoja että Nykyisempiä Runoja ja Lauluja, I

Name: Kantele Taikka Suomen Kansan sekä Wanhoja että Nykyisempiä Runoja ja Lauluja, I
Author: Elias Lönnrot

By Elias Lönnrot

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Mythology, Legends & Folklore Poetry

About This Book

A curated anthology of traditional and more recent Finnish runes and songs presented with a collector's preface and provenance notes. Selections range from mythic epic pieces about heroic journeys and supernatural encounters to ritual texts and charms for hunting, healing, bathing, and warfare. The volume also gathers courtship songs, lullabies, laments and everyday ballads, preserving oral formulas, incantatory language and recurring metrical patterns. Many poems are annotated with the parishes or informants where they were collected, emphasizing the fieldwork behind the compilation.

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.