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Title: Suomen kansan muinaisia loitsurunoja
Note: Reading ease score: 37.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Suomen kansan muinaisia loitsurunoja" by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of ancient Finnish spell poems compiled in the late 19th century. The work serves as an anthology of traditional incantations and rituals from Finnish folklore that were used for various purposes, such as healing, protection, and divination. The text reflects the rich tapestry of Finnish mythology and the historical reliance on magical practices among the Finnish people. At the start of the collection, the author presents a preface that outlines the origins and purposes of these spell poems. It discusses the transition from ancient knowledge of God and the governing forces of the world to a blend of superstition and folklore during the time of pagan beliefs. The introduction highlights the importance of these spells in the daily lives of the ancestors, illustrating how they sought assistance from both benevolent and malevolent spirits. The preface sets the stage for the many categories of spells that follow, including those for healing ailments, warding off evil spirits, and ensuring luck in various endeavors, thus emphasizing their significance and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884
EBook No.: 48751
Published: Apr 20, 2015
Downloads: 161
Language: Finnish
Subject: Folk songs, Finnish
Subject: Ballads, Finnish
Subject: Incantations
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Suomen kansan muinaisia loitsurunoja
Note: Reading ease score: 37.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Suomen kansan muinaisia loitsurunoja" by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of ancient Finnish spell poems compiled in the late 19th century. The work serves as an anthology of traditional incantations and rituals from Finnish folklore that were used for various purposes, such as healing, protection, and divination. The text reflects the rich tapestry of Finnish mythology and the historical reliance on magical practices among the Finnish people. At the start of the collection, the author presents a preface that outlines the origins and purposes of these spell poems. It discusses the transition from ancient knowledge of God and the governing forces of the world to a blend of superstition and folklore during the time of pagan beliefs. The introduction highlights the importance of these spells in the daily lives of the ancestors, illustrating how they sought assistance from both benevolent and malevolent spirits. The preface sets the stage for the many categories of spells that follow, including those for healing ailments, warding off evil spirits, and ensuring luck in various endeavors, thus emphasizing their significance and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884
EBook No.: 48751
Published: Apr 20, 2015
Downloads: 161
Language: Finnish
Subject: Folk songs, Finnish
Subject: Ballads, Finnish
Subject: Incantations
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.