Project Gutenberg 2020-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 31 Paulaharju, Samuli 1875 1944 Syntymä, lapsuus ja kuolema: Vienan Karjalan tapoja ja uskomuksia Jari Koivisto "Syntymä, lapsuus ja kuolema: Vienan Karjalan tapoja ja uskomuksia" by Samuli Paulaharju is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the traditional customs and beliefs surrounding birth, childhood, and death in Viena Karelia, offering a rich tapestry of folklore and attitudes toward these life events. Paulaharju's inquiry is deeply rooted in the oral traditions of the region, particularly focusing on the insights provided by local informants, such as the knowledgeable Anni Lehtonen. The beginning of the text provides an introduction to the key themes of the book, emphasizing the significance of traditional practices and beliefs in the Karelian culture regarding childbirth and early childhood. It details various rituals associated with menstruation, pregnancy, and childbirth, showcasing the meticulous precautions and beliefs that mothers and families held during these pivotal moments. The narratives highlight not just the customs surrounding childbirth but also delve into the community's broader beliefs concerning spirits, purity, and the health of both mother and child. This foundational context sets the stage for exploring the intricate relationships between individuals and their cultural heritage in the later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 39.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Karelia (Russia) -- Social life and customs DK Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 385874 2023-09-27T08:11:58.957359 text/html 385867 2023-09-27T08:11:59.152353 text/html 354654 2022-09-28T17:22:27.005248 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335371 2023-09-27T08:11:58.674346 text/plain 315450 2024-10-18T07:42:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 9864 2025-06-25T07:56:23.818866 application/rdf+xml 239587 2024-09-26T08:29:55.405673 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