Download or read book Finnish Mythology Tree Stories written by Niina Niskanen and published by Niina Niskanen. This book was released on 2023-09-27 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long time ago Finns, Finno-Ugric tribes and Baltic tribes practised animistic nature-based belief, where everything in nature had its own place and spirit. Trees were widely worshipped. Some trees, holier than others were called spirit trees. In this book, you will learn about ancient tree worship and mythologies and stories told about different tree species and gods, goddesses and magical creatures related to them. How these trees were used in folk magic and how people saw them. Sacred groves were very common. These special places were thought to harbour gods and goddesses, so they were also worshipped and given sacrificial gifts of food, drink and treasures. Altars were built in these groves for the purpose of worship. An altar was usually a large stone or a wooden table holding a statue or an image of a particular deity. Sacred groves were communally owned by an entire village and were generally located in the woods near the village. People could visit a grove alone or in groups to show reverence to the gods. It was believed that trees understood humans, especially women. People told their troubles to trees and felt certain that the trees kept their secrets. In the old days, people relied more on the forest than they do today. The entire forest ecosystem offered almost all of the materials needed for life: shelter and abundant food like berries, plants, mushrooms and animals.Learn about the Christmas tree tradition and how it arrived in Finland and the tree emuu's, these were spirits that created the different tree species. Niina Pekantytär aka Fairychamber is known for her passion and knowledge of Finnish mythology and folklore. Born in northern Finland, Niina grew up listening to these stories from a very young age.
Download or read book The Kalevala written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Kalevala written by Lönnrot and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complied by the various sources of Finland's national mythology, the Kalevala outlines the creation myths of the world and typical stories of heroes of old including romance, lust and conquest. The stories that are told here are a national icon for the people of Finland, which makes this volume an important part of human history.
Download or read book Kalevala written by and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Kalevala the Epic Poem of Finland Into English written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book People of Finland in Archaic Times written by and published by London : K. Paul, Trench, Trübner. This book was released on 1892 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Finnish Legends for English Children written by R. Eivind and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales From The Forest Lands written by Clive Gilson and published by Tales from the World's Firesid. This book was released on 2019-12-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folk & Fairy Tales, Legends, Myths & Sagas from Finland. This volume of tales from the north concentrates on Finland. Much of Finnish mythology survived within an oral tradition of mythical poem-singing & folklore well into the 19th century. One of my favourite aspects of Finnish mythology is the wonderful sense of darkness at its heart.
Download or read book Finnish Fairy Tales written by Parker Fillmore and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spirit of nationalism that swept over the small peoples of Europe in the early nineteenth century touched faraway Finland and started the Finns on the quest of the Finnish. There as elsewhere scholars who were also patriots found that the native tongue, lost to the educated and the well-to-do, had been preserved in the songs and stories which were current among the peasants. Elias Lönnrot spent a long and busy life collecting those ancient runos from which he succeeded in building up a national epic, the Kalevala. This is Lönnrot's great contribution to his own country and to the world. Beside the material for the Kalevala Lönnrot made important collections of lyrics, proverbs, and stories. During his time and since other patriot scholars have made faithful records of the songs and tales which the old Finnish minstrels, the runolaulajat, chanted to the strains of the kantele. The mass of such material now gathered together in the archives of the Society of Finnish Literature at Helsingfors is imposing in bulk and of great importance to the student of comparative folklore.
Download or read book Deep River written by Karl Marlantes and published by Atlantic Monthly Press. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three Finnish siblings head for the logging fields of nineteenth-century America in the New York Times–bestselling author’s “commanding historical epic” (Washington Post). Born into a farm family, the three Koski siblings—Ilmari, Matti, and Aino—are raised to maintain their grit and resiliency in the face of hardship. This lesson in sisu takes on special meaning when their father is arrested by imperial Russian authorities, never to be seen again. Lured by the prospects of the Homestead Act, Ilmari and Matti set sail for America, while young Aino, feeling betrayed and adrift after her Marxist cell is exposed, follows soon after. The brothers establish themselves among a logging community in southern Washington, not far from the Columbia River. In this New World, they each find themselves—Ilmari as the family’s spiritual rock; Matti as a fearless logger and entrepreneur; and Aino as a fiercely independent woman and union activist who is willing to make any sacrifice for the cause that sustains her. Layered with fascinating historical detail, this novel bears witness to the stump-ridden fields that the loggers—and the first waves of modernity—leave behind. At its heart, Deep River explores the place of the individual, and of the immigrant, in an America still in the process of defining its own identity.
Download or read book An Illustrated Kalevala written by Kirsti Mäkinen and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover mighty eagles and mythical heroes in this beautifully illustrated prose retelling of Finland's classic epic
Download or read book Back to Nature Finland written by Reetta Ranta and published by Power Animals United. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back to Nature Finland takes you on a journey through Finland, its most beautiful landscapes, and their stories and mythology. Learn the secrets of the Archipelago Sea, discover Lohja’s groves and caves, and meet the most beautiful tree in Finland. Travel with us from the Åland Islands, across the Nordic archipelago’s seashores and dunes, to mysteries of lake of Saimaa. Join us as we follow The Kalevala’s origins; climb to the top of Pyhä-Nattanen, the Mountain of Gods; and explore some of the many sacred sites of Finnish Lapland.
Download or read book The Kalevala written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ukko written by Unto Salo and published by Study of Man. This book was released on 2006 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mythology of the ancient Finns and its sourcesIron Age society and its godsUkko and other euphemisms for the God of ThunderRauniUkko behind his euphemismIlmari, the God of the WindsIlmarinen, forger god and heroic smithUkko and shooting the fireBy Hieros gamosThe testimony of the elliptical fire stonesUkko?s cloakThunderboltsUkko?s wedge, nail, fingernail, arrow, and chiselForeign thunderboltsUkko?s swordUkko?s hammer, ax, and clubThe Thunder God and Mother GoddessThe Battle Axe Culture and the God of ThunderTapering-headed battle axes and the God of ThunderUkko in the skies of the lake region?The evidence of the Late Neolithic shaft-hole axesThe Bronze Age shaft-hole axesHistorical-linguistic viewpointsThe Bird GodUkko?s long history: Conclusions, arguments, assumptionsAbbreviationsplus Eighty Illustrations
Download or read book The Kalevala written by Lönnrot and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complied by the various sources of Finland's national mythology, the Kalevala outlines the creation myths of the world and typical stories of heroes of old including romance, lust and conquest. The stories that are told here are a national icon for the people of Finland, which makes this volume an important part of human history.
Download or read book Under the Sun and over the Moon written by Loretta Suliin Busch and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book synopsis Under the Sun and Over the Moon...and through the stars of hope... is an absorbing retelling of the once sung runos in the Kalevala, which means "land of the descendants of Kaleva." In a time as ancient as it seems, Loretta Suliin Busch, interweaves these myths with imagination and attention to detail. Each myth, although unsettling, becomes vibrantly alive as the portrayed characters, in their surroundings, endure the unendurable. Among these myths you will find tales that will arouse your emotions in the complex mixture of adventures. There are trees and birds which talk, a Sampo with godlike powers, bees that seek healing honey, a homeless, pregnant bird, a resurrected man, a double suicide, six gold eggs and one iron. There are heroes with supernatural powers and women who are isolated in their hopes, dreams, joy, and tragedies as they try to understand their own lives.
Download or read book Our Little Finnish Cousin written by Clara Vostrovsky Winlow and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-16 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " Embark on a delightful adventure to the enchanting land of Finland with "Our Little Finnish Cousin" by Clara Vostrovsky Winlow, where pristine nature, rich folklore, and a strong sense of community come together. This captivating book introduces readers to a young Finnish boy or girl, offering a glimpse into their daily life, traditions, and the unique beauty of their homeland. In "Our Little Finnish Cousin," readers will join their Finnish cousin on a journey through the picturesque landscapes of Finland. From the sparkling lakes to the towering forests, they will discover the essence of Finnish culture, including the importance of nature, sauna bathing, and the fascinating world of Finnish mythology. Clara Vostrovsky Winlow's engaging storytelling brings to life the warmth, resilience, and creativity of the Finnish people. Through the pages of this book, readers will witness the close-knit Finnish communities, experience the joy of traditional festivals like Midsummer and Christmas, and explore the renowned Finnish education system. They will also learn about the fascinating folklore, including the tales of the mystical creatures known as the Moomins. Join your Finnish cousin as you immerse yourself in the wonders of Finland, embrace the values of sustainability and harmony with nature, and experience the genuine hospitality of the Finnish people in this captivating journey."
