Project Gutenberg 2014-09-27 Public domain in the USA. 106 Eurén, Gustaf Erik 1818 1872 Euren, Gustaf Erik Muinaisten suomalaisten pakanalliset epäjumalat Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Muinaisten suomalaisten pakanalliset epäjumalat" by Gustaf Erik Eurén is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the pagan deities and religious beliefs of ancient Finnish people, exploring their understanding of divine powers and the rituals associated with worship. Eurén aims to shed light on the spiritual life and motivations of the ancestors of the Finnish people, emphasizing their quest for favor and protection from various powerful forces in nature. The content of the book mainly revolves around the pantheon of gods and goddesses revered by the Finns. Eurén discusses significant deities such as Ukko, the god of the sky; Ahti, the god of water; and various forest deities, along with their attributes, relationships, and the ways in which they were worshipped. The text outlines how these deities were anthropomorphized, often reflecting human qualities and social structures, and it highlights the ancient Finns' deep connection to nature and the spiritual world. Eurén's work reflects a broader interest in the folklore and mythology of European cultures, providing valuable insights into the religious practices before the introduction of Christianity in Finland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fi Paganism -- Finland Finland -- Religion BL Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 88681 88628 2024-09-19T14:45:42.955597 2023-09-20T10:45:25.253745 text/html text/html 88674 88621 2024-09-19T14:45:43.114567 2023-09-20T10:45:25.415751 text/html text/html 93339 2024-09-19T14:45:47.008553 application/epub+zip 92412 2024-09-19T14:45:44.541567 application/epub+zip 92413 2024-09-19T14:45:43.685566 application/epub+zip 255234 2024-09-19T14:45:48.602546 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244579 2024-09-19T14:45:46.362557 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244810 2022-09-21T10:52:41.300264 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71690 71681 2024-09-19T14:45:42.677572 2023-09-20T10:45:24.949751 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 88748 2014-09-27T17:02:36 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 29621 2014-09-27T17:02:36 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 17967 2024-09-19T14:45:48.738535 application/rdf+xml 19009 2024-09-19T14:45:44.012555 image/jpeg 3975 2024-09-19T14:45:43.847565 image/jpeg 97763 2024-09-19T14:45:43.121590 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia