Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 2287 Lönnrot, Elias 1802 1884 Lonnrot, Elias Crawford, John Martin 1845 1916 Kalevala : the Epic Poem of Finland — Complete Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalevala Produced by: John B. Hare and Carrie R. Lorenz. Revised by Richard Tonsing. "Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland — Complete" by Lönnrot and Crawford is an epic poem composed in the early 19th century that serves as the national epic of Finland. This monumental work combines mythology, folklore, and traditional Finnish culture, revolving around the adventures of its main characters, such as Wainamoinen, Ilmarinen, and Lemminkainen, who are depicted as heroic figures possessing supernatural qualities. The poem weaves together themes of creation, nature, and the perpetual struggle between good and evil. The beginning of "Kalevala" introduces the reader to its central figure, Wainamoinen, born from the primordial elements and a child of the Ether. As a water-mother traverses the ocean, she gives birth to him after a long and arduous journey. Wainamoinen emerges from the depths and begins to cultivate the land, sowing seeds and creating a vibrant environment. The text further sets the stage for Wainamoinen's adventures in Kalevala, detailing his interactions with other characters, including his contemplations on nature and the challenges he faces in establishing his realm. The rich imagery and lyrical quality establish an ancient world steeped in Finnish mythology, inviting readers to delve deeper into its fascinating narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Finnish poetry -- Translations into English PH Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 982372 2025-07-08T16:00:15.219659 text/html 956709 2025-07-08T13:32:58 text/html 636268 2025-07-08T16:00:50.826421 application/epub+zip 636569 2025-07-08T16:00:27.378528 application/epub+zip 440677 2025-07-08T16:00:20.333554 application/epub+zip 932589 2025-07-08T16:01:02.704350 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 811649 2025-07-08T16:00:46.187438 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 615933 2022-09-03T06:18:36.490656 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 870353 2025-07-08T16:00:10.831645 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 850427 2025-07-08T13:33:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18060 2025-07-08T16:01:02.888332 application/rdf+xml 15841 2025-07-08T16:00:24.654540 image/jpeg 2536 2025-07-08T16:00:24.516568 image/jpeg 548040 2025-07-08T16:00:15.289565 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia