10: Kalevala Runo 1 Part 1 - Introduction to the Kalevala, the Epic National Poem of Finland
Northern Myths Podcast - A podcast by Northern Myths Productions
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We begin our exploration of the Kalevala, the epic national poem of Finland. including our introduction to this amazing poem, compiled by Elias Lönnrot as Finland sought independence from the Russian Empire, and our introduction of many of the main characters including Väinämöinen, the old, wise bard who was the inspiration for Gandalf of the Lord of the Rings.
