The Kalevala (1/2) 🥇 By John Martin Crawford. FULL Audiobook

The Kalevala. By John Martin Crawford. Full Audiobook
The Kalevala is an epic poem of Finland, compiled by Elias Lönnrot from Karelian and Finnish oral folklore and mythology. The poem tells an epic story about the creation of the Earth, describing the controversies and retaliatory voyages between the peoples of the land of Kalevala called Väinölä .

The Kalevala is divided into fifty songs, each containing a number of runos or stanzas. The poem is characterized by its unique structure, which is based on the traditional Finnish folk song. The Kalevala is also known for its rich imagery and symbolism, which are drawn from the natural world and the mythology of the Finnish people .

The Kalevala is a work of great cultural significance, and it has been translated into many languages. John Martin Crawford's English translation of The Kalevala was published in 1888 and is widely regarded as one of the best translations of the poem . The book is divided into fifty songs, each containing a number of runos or stanzas. The poem is characterized by its unique structure, which is based on the traditional Finnish folk song. The Kalevala is also known for its rich imagery and symbolism, which are drawn from the natural world and the mythology of the Finnish people .

The Kalevala is a fascinating work of literature that provides a unique insight into the mythology and folklore of the Finnish people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Finland, and it is a testament to the enduring power of oral tradition .

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More: Kalevala, Finnish epic, Elias Lönnrot
Finnish mythology, Väinämöinen, Lemminkäinen
Ilmarinen, Sampo, Kullervo
Louhi, Pohjola, Karelia
folklore, mythology, epic poem

00:00:00 Preface
01:03:55 Proem
01:09:17 Rune 1. Birth Of Wainamoinen
01:21:19 Rune 2. Wainamoinen's Sowing
01:40:08 Rune 3. Wainamoinen And Youkahainen
02:10:31 Rune 4. The Fate Of Aino
02:37:48 Rune 5. Wainamoinen's Lamentation
02:49:45 Rune 6. Wainamoinen's Hapless Journey
03:01:10 Rune 7. Wainioinen's Rescue
03:18:57 Rune 8. Maiden Of The Rainbow
03:31:36 Rune 9. Origin Of Iron
03:58:07 Rune 10. Ilmarinen Forges The Sampo
04:23:04 Rune 11. Lemminkainen's Lament
04:43:15 Rune 12. Kyllikki's Broken Vow
05:07:18 Rune 13. Lemminikainen's Second Wooing
05:20:59 Rune 14. Death Of Lemminkainen
05:43:43 Rune 15. Lemminkainen's Restoration
06:16:15 Rune 16. Wainamoinen's Boat-Building
06:36:59 Rune 17. Wainamoinen Finds The Lost-Word
07:03:34 Rune 18. The Rival Suitors
07:36:26 Rune 19. Ilmarinen's Wooing
08:00:45 Rune 20. The Brewing Of Beer
08:29:36 Rune 21. Ilmarinen's Wedding-Feast
08:48:50 Rune 22. The Bride's Farewell
09:11:54 Rune 23. Osmotar The Bride-Adviser
09:50:10 Rune 24. The Bride's Farewell
10:13:18 Rune 25. Wainamoinen's Wedding-Songs
10:42:49 Rune 26. Origin Of The Serpent
11:16:50 Rune 27. The Unwelcome Guest
11:35:16 Rune 28. The Mother's Counsel