Step into the shadowy, enchanted world of Finnish folklore with Tales From The Forest Lands, a spellbinding collection of myths and legends from the far north.
This volume transports you to the heart of Finland, where ancient pagan beliefs and age-old stories continue to stir the imagination. Drawing from the rich oral traditions that have survived through generations of mythical poem-singing, these tales are filled with the unique magic, mystery, and darkness that define Finnish mythology.
From the mysterious creatures of the Kalevala to the haunting legends passed down through Finnish paganism, these stories weave together a tapestry of myths that share roots with Finnish and Estonian folklore, while echoing the influences of Baltic, Slavic, and Norse traditions. With each tale, you’ll journey deeper into the enchanted forests and frozen lands of the north, where heroes rise, gods and spirits roam, and the night holds its own powerful secrets.
Collected from renowned sources such as Andrew Lang’s Coloured Fairy Books, R. Eivind’s Finnish Legends for English Children, and Zacharias Topelius’ The Birch and the Star, these captivating stories are a treasure trove for lovers of myth and legend. Whether you’re new to Finnish folklore or a long-time fan, Tales From The Forest Lands will transport you into a world of adventure, darkness, and wonder.
Let these timeless stories capture your imagination as you explore the myths and legends that shaped a people, their land, and the spirits that dwell within.
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PREFACE
ANDRAS BAIVE
THE WORLD’S CREATION AND THE BIRTH OF WAINAMOINEN
THE PLANTING OF THE TREES
HOW SOME WILD ANIMALS BECAME TAME ONES
WAINAMOINEN AND YOUKAHAINEN
AINO’S FATE
HOW THE STALOS WERE TRICKED
WAINAMOINEN’S SEARCH FOR AINO
WAINAMOINEN’S UNLUCKY JOURNEY
WAINAMOINEN’S RESCUE
THE BIRCH AND THE STAR
THE RAINBOW-MAIDEN
ILMARINEN FORGES THE SAMPO
THE ELF MAIDEN
LEMMINKAINEN AND KYLLIKKI
KYLLIKKI’S BROKEN VOW
LEMMINKAINEN’S SECOND WOOING
LEMMINKAINEN’S DEATH
LEMMINKAINEN’S RESTORATION
THE FOX AND THE LAPP
WAINAMOINEN’S BOAT-BUILDING
WAINAMOINEN FINDS THE LOST WORDS
THE GIFTS OF THE MAGICIAN
THE RIVAL SUITORS
ILMARINEN’S WOOING
THE BREWING OF BEER
ILMARINEN’S WEDDING FEAST
THE MERMAID AND THE BOY
THE ORIGIN OF THE SERPENT
THE UNWELCOME GUEST
THE ISLE OF REFUGE
THE FROST-FIEND
THE SEA KING’S GIFT
KULLERVO’S BIRTH
KULLERVO AND ILMARINEN’S WIFE
KULLERVO’S LIFE AND DEATH
THE SISTER OF THE SUN
ILMARINEN’S BRIDE OF GOLD
ILMARINEN’S FRUITLESS WOOING
WAINAMOINEN’S EXPEDITION AND THE BIRTH OF THE KANTELE
THE SIX HUNGRY BEASTS
THE CAPTURE OF THE SAMPO
THE SAMPO IS LOST IN THE SEA
THE BIRTH OF THE SECOND KANTELE
THE WHITE SLIPPER
LOUHI ATTEMPTS REVENGE
LOUHI STEALS THE SUN, THE MOON, AND FIRE
THE RESTORATION OF THE SUN AND MOON
MARIATTA AND WAINAMOINEN’S DEPARTURE
HISTORICAL NOTES
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