Download or read book FInnic Paganism written by and published by PediaPress. This book was released on with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Uralic Mythology written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 35. Chapters: Estonian mythology, Finnish paganism, Sami mythology, Ugrian mythology, Ukko, Finnish mythology, Kalevipoeg, Finnic mythologies, Hungarian mythology, Sami shamanism, Tharapita, Noaidi, The Grateful Prince, Lake Ulemiste, Finnish Neopaganism, Fragments of Lappish Mythology, The Gold-spinners, The Child who came from an Egg, Beaivi, Peko, Dorvyzhy, Komi mythology, Toell the Great, A Tale Of the Tontlawald, The Dragon of the North, Uralic mythologies, Pikne, Peijainen, Radien-attje, Mastorava, Gonagas, Linda, Vanatuhi, Num-Torum, Ruohtta, Jelping-Ja-Oyka, Leib-Olmai, Maa-alused, Mano, Tjaetsiealmaj, Vanemuine, Lieaibolmmai, Raedieahkka, Bieggolmai, Ipmil, Radien-pardne. Excerpt: Finnish mythology is the mythology that went with Finnish paganism which was practised by the Finnish people prior to Christianisation. It has many features shared with fellow Finnic Estonian mythology and its non-Finnic neighbours, the Balts and the Scandinavians. Some of their myths are also distantly related to the myths of other Finno-Ugric speakers like the Samis. Finnish mythology survived within an oral tradition of mythical poem-singing and folklore well into the 19th century. Although the gradual influence of surrounding cultures raised the significance of the sky-god in a monolatristic manner, the father god "Ukko" (Old Man) was originally just a nature spirit like all the others. Of the animals, the most sacred was the bear, whose real name was never uttered out loud, lest his kind be unfavorable to the hunting. The bear ("karhu" in Finnish) was seen as the embodiment of the forefathers, and for this reason it was called by many euphemisms: "mesikammen" ("mead-paw"), "otso" ("wide brow"), "kontio" ("dweller of the land"), "lakkapoika" ("cloudberry boy") but not a god. The first historical mention of Finnish folk religion was by...
Download or read book Finnish Paganism written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 49. Chapters: Finnish deities, Finnish mythology, Kalevala, Sampo, Ior Bock, List of Kalevala translations, Finnic mythologies, Ilmarinen, Kullervo, Kanteletar, Joulupukki, Finnish Neopaganism, Pohjola, Louhi, Lalli, Lemminkainen, Kalevi, Aino, Hiisi, Nine diseases, Tuonela, Peijainen, Finnish flood myth, Antero Vipunen, Ukonvasara, Etiainen, Ved-ava, Nakki, Kyopelinvuori, Sampsa Pellervoinen, Tapio, Luotes, Hammaspeikko, Aarnivalkea, Joukahainen, Vammatar, Menninkainen, Surma, Tuonetar, Kuu. Excerpt: The Kalevala (IPA: ) is a 19th century work of epic poetry compiled by Elias Lonnrot from Finnish and Karelian oral folklore and mythology. It is regarded as the national epic of Finland and is one of the most significant works of Finnish literature. The Kalevala played an instrumental role in the development of the Finnish national identity, the intensification of Finland's language strife and the growing sense of nationality that ultimately led to Finland's independence from Russia in 1917. The first version of The Kalevala (called The Old Kalevala) was published in 1835. The version most commonly known today was first published in 1849 and consists of 22,795 verses, divided into fifty songs (Finnish: runot). The title can be interpreted as "The land of Kaleva." Elias Lonnrot (9 April 1802 - 19 March 1884) was a physician, botanist and linguist. During the time he was compiling The Kalevala he was the district health officer based in Kajaani, responsible for the whole Kainuu region in the eastern part of what was then the Grand Duchy of Finland. He was the son of Fredrik Johan Lonnrot, a tailor and Ulrika Lonnrot; he was born in the village of Sammatti, Uusimaa. At the age of 20, he entered the University in Turku and gained his masters degree in 1827. His thesis was entitled De Vainamoine priscorum fennorum numine...
Download or read book Old Norse and Finnish Religions and Cultic Place names written by Tore Ahlbäck and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers read at the Symposium on Encounters Between Religions in Old Nordic Times and on Cultic Place Names, held at Abo, Finland, August 19-21, 1987.
Download or read book European Paganism written by Ken Dowden and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: European Paganism provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of ancient pagan religions throughout the European continent. Before there where Christians, the peoples of Europe were pagans. Were they bloodthirsty savages hanging human offerings from trees? Were they happy ecologists, valuing the unpolluted rivers and mountains? In European Paganism Ken Dowden outlines and analyses the diverse aspects of pagan ritual and culture from human sacrifice to pilgrimage lunar festivals and tree worship. It includes: a 'timelines' chart to aid with chronology many quotations from ancient and modern sources translated from the original language where necessary, to make them accessible a comprehensive bibliography and guide to further reading
Download or read book Finnish Magic written by Robert E. Nelson and published by Llewellyn Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shamanism is the oldest form of spirituality and magic on earth. In Finland, shamanism is the source of their system of magick. Now you can learn their system in Finnish Magic by Robert Nelson, Ph.D. In this book you will discover the ancient national epic of Finland known as the Kalevala. This book involves the search for magical power and is "the single greatest influence on the formation and definition of modern Finland" according to the author. Finnish Magic describes the ancient Finnish beliefs about deities and spirits. You'll learn about the primary Finnish deity, Jumala, and how the Finns also adopted some of the Norse deities. Also described is the notion that everything has a spirit, followed by a discussion of how those spirits are different from each other. Next, Finnish Magic goes into the methods of shamanism and Finnish magic. This is one of the best explanations of shamanic practices ever published. You will learn about the nature of the shamanic trance and the steps you need to follow: - How to go enter a trance - How to begin your shamanic trance journey - How to contact your guides - What to do when you contact your guides - What your guides will do and how to follow them - How to return from your journey - How to leave the trance All of these are guidelines. Dr. Nelson reveals that the key to Finnish magic is contained in three words: "Do what works." You will learn how to add spontaneity to your rituals. You will also learn about using drums, song, and dance to make your magic work. Other topics include shapeshifting, the runes, charms, talismans, amulets, the Finnish festivals of the year and how they are celebrated, how to honor ancestors, and much more. If you are interested in shamanism, in Finland, or just ways to enhance your magical abilities, this book must be one you study.
Download or read book Nordic Religions in the Viking Age written by Thomas Andrew DuBois and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 1999-08-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas DuBois unravels for the first time the history of the Nordic religions in the Viking Age. "A seminal study of Nordic religions that future scholars will not be able to avoid."—Church History
Download or read book Names in Focus written by Terhi Ainiala and published by Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura. This book was released on 2012 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Names in Focus delves deep into the vast field of Finnish onomastics, covering place names, personal names, animal names, commercial names and names in literature. It provides the history and current trends in this area of research, and also supplements international terminology with the Finnish point of view on the subject. Brimming with examples and clear explanations, the book can be enjoyed by the most studious of researchers as well as the casual reader who has a genuine interest in the study of names.
Download or read book Mythologies written by and published by PediaPress. This book was released on with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Baltic History written by Arvids Ziedonis and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Popular Dictionary of Paganism written by Joanne Pearson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary provides a readily available collection of source material for a subject which has recently become of considerable public and academic interest. It provides a point of reference for key words and concepts which have previously been available only in short glossaries, footnotes, or within a body of text. It deals with concepts shared by all Pagans, and also with those concepts unique to a particular Pagan tradition.
Download or read book The North Eastern Frontiers of Medieval Europe written by Alan V. Murray and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the mid-twelfth century the lands on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, from Finland to the frontiers of Poland, were Catholic Europe’s final frontier: a vast, undeveloped expanse of lowlands, forest and waters, inhabited by peoples belonging to the Finnic and Baltic language groups. In the course of the following three centuries, Finland, Estonia, Livonia and Prussia were incorporated into the Latin world through processes of conquest, Christianisation and settlement, and brought under the rule of Western monarchies and ecclesiastical institutions. Lithuania was left as the last pagan polity in Europe, yet able to accept Christianity on its own terms in 1386. The Western conquest of the Baltic lands advanced the frontier of Latin Christendom to that of the Russian Orthodox world, and had profound and long lasting effects on the institutions, society and culture of the region lasting into modern times. This volume presents 21 key studies (2 of them translated from German for the first time) on this crucial period in the development of North-Eastern Europe, dealing with crusade and conversion, the establishment of Western rule, settlement and society, and the development of towns, trade and the economy. It includes a classified bibliography of the main works published in Western languages since World War II together with an introduction by the editor.
Download or read book World Mythology Lite written by Frederick Holiday and published by Frederick Holiday. This book was released on with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains brief descriptions of ancient Pagan deities and heroes. * Learn about ancient Pagan deities. * Learn about ancient Pagan heroes.
Download or read book Bogowie A Study of Eastern Europe s Ancient Gods written by T.D. Kokoszka and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-25 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: T.D. Kokoszka grew up in Texas with a Jewish mother and a Polish-American father. While he was aware of roots going back to Eastern Europe from both families, he found it hard to learn very much about them. He knew that Polish people would whack one another with palm leaves around Easter, and he knew that his great-grandmother purportedly believed in forest spirits known as borowy. However, it wasn't until he was in his teens that he became vaguely aware of an ancient people known as the Slavs who gave rise to the Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Slovakian, Slovene, and Czech languages. It quickly became clear to him that this was a family of cultures currently under-represented in popular culture, and even in western scholarship. Not simply a regurgitation of scholarship from the Soviet period - and presenting new analyses by using previously neglected resources - Bogowie: A Study of Eastern Europe's Ancient Gods offers one of the most painstaking scholarly reconstructions of Slavic paganism. These new resources include not only an overview of folklore from many different Slavic countries but also comparisons with Ossetian culture and Mordvin culture, as well as a series of Slavic folktales that Kokoszka analyzes in depth, often making the case that the narratives involved are mythological and shockingly ancient. Readers will recognize many European folktale types and possibly learn to look at these folktales differently after reading this book.
Download or read book The Rookery written by Deborah Hewitt and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Return to a magical alternate London as Deborah Hewitt continues the Nightjar series with The Rookery. After discovering her magical ability to see people's souls, Alice Wyndham only wants three things: to return to the Rookery, join the House Mielikki and master her magic, and find out who she really is. But when the secrets of Alice's past threaten her plans, and the Rookery begins to crumble around her, she must decide how far she's willing to go to save the city and people she loves. "Superb, darkly charming.... It's a delight to explore the Rookery..." --Publishers Weekly starred review At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book The Traditional Poetry of the Finns written by Domenico Comparetti and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pagan Portals Blacksmith Gods written by Pete Jennings and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-25 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blacksmith Gods is a unique compendium of fascinating facts, fantasy and mystery relating to that universal archetype, the blacksmith. Covering many countries and cultures the book explores charming folk tales and customs alongside the often cruel myths of the metal-working Gods. Discover the mysterious magic associated with them and their craft, from pre-history to the modern age.
