The Kalevala is a nineteenth-century epic poem compiled from ancient Karelian and Finnish folklore. It weaves together myths of creation, magic, and heroic deeds, serving as a foundational pillar of Finnish national identity.
The Kalevala is a nineteenth-century epic poem compiled from ancient Karelian and Finnish folklore. It weaves together myths of creation, magic, and heroic deeds, serving as a foundational pillar of Finnish national identity.