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Often compared to the epics of Homer, The Kalevala consolidates a rich oral tradition with prehistoric roots. Created only 150 years ago as the tradition was dying out, this Finnish epic presents a rare portrait of an ancient people in both war and peace. The Kalevala played a central role in... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Väinämöinen: The primeval bard-sorcerer
- Wainamoinen: Add a description of this character.
- Lemminkäinen: A womanizing rogue
- Ukko: The highest god
- Lemminkainen
- Ilmarinen: The primeval smith/craftsman
- Kaukomieli
- Wanton Lemminkainen
- Kullerwoinen
- Mana
- Suomi
- Vainamoinen
- Smith Ilmarinen
- Youkahainen
- Mariatta
- Kalervo
- Louhi: Matriarch and sorceress of the land of Phojola
- Drew
- Wilt
- Polly° La
- Metsola
- Hisi
- Otso
- Osmotar
- Wipunen
- Little
- Lempo
- Tapio
- Wert
- Kapo
- Kalevatar
- Annikki
- Piltti
- Burns
- Kyllikki
- Jack Frost
- Mielikki
- Kullervo
- Ahti
- Vipunen
- Farmind
- Sari° La
- Tuoni
- Lapp
- Marjatta: The virgin mother
- Herod
- Tuonela
- Kaleva
First Sentence edit
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Authors & Contributors edit
- Elias Lönnrot (Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 811
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