+The Kalevala is a nineteenth-century [epic poem](/wiki/epic_poem) compiled from ancient Karelian and [Finnish folklore](/wiki/finnish_folklore). It weaves together myths of creation, magic, and heroic deeds, serving as a foundational pillar of Finnish national identity.
+## See also
+- [Mythology](/wiki/mythology)
+- [Oral Tradition](/wiki/oral_tradition)
+- [National Epic](/wiki/national_epic)
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