The Kalevala (2/2) 💛 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 Rune 29. The Isle Of Refuge
00:27:19 Rune 30. The Frost-Fiend
00:49:25 Rune 31. Kullerwoinen Son Of Evil
01:06:19 Rune 32. Kullervo As A Sheperd
01:27:20 Rune 33. Kullervo And The Cheat-Cake
01:39:48 Rune 34. Kullervo Finds His Tribe-Folk
01:50:32 Rune 35. Kullervo's Evil Deeds
02:06:53 Rune 36. Kullerwoinen's Victory And Death
02:22:12 Rune 37. Ilmarinen's Bride Of Gold
02:32:47 Rune 38. Ilmarinen's Fruitless Wooing
02:45:44 Rune 39. Wainamoinen's Sailing
03:03:58 Rune 40. Birth Of The Harp
03:18:41 Rune 41. Wainamoinen's Harp-Songs
03:29:39 Rune 42. Capture Of The Sampo
03:52:38 Rune 43. The Sampo Lost In The Sea
04:09:50 Rune 44. Birth Of The Second Harp
04:23:25 Rune 45. Birth Of The Nine Diseases
04:36:26 Rune 46. Otso The Honey-Eater
05:01:54 Rune 47. Louhi Steals Sun, Moon, And Fire
05:18:05 Rune 48. Capture Of The Fire-Fish
05:32:56 Rune 49. Restoration Of The Sun And Moon
05:53:20 Rune 50. Mariatta--Wainamoinen's Departure
06:16:10 Epilogue
06:20:34 Glossary