01995cam a22003133u 4500 60817 UtSlPG 20260610134413.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Dahlberg, T. J. (Thure Johan), 1836-1870 Runoja Herkules uroosta Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-11-30 Jari Koivisto "Runoja Herkules uroosta" by T. J. Dahlberg is a collection of poems written in the mid-19th century. This literary work explores the mythological tales of Hercules, detailing his birth, his heroic deeds, and the challenges he faces. The main character, Hercules, is depicted as a powerful figure from Greek mythology, known for his incredible strength and legendary adventures. The opening of the book provides insight into the author's motivation for writing it, which stemmed from a desire to introduce the Finnish people to the stories of Hercules, a hero from a distant culture and a time of paganism. Dahlberg reflects on the ignorance of ancient peoples regarding the truths of civilization and religion, setting the stage for Hercules’ journey through various trials and encounters. The introduction also includes a poetic prologue that articulates the author’s aspiration to narrate Hercules' epic feats with a poetic flair, demonstrating his ambition to contribute to Finnish literature while honoring its mythological roots. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Finnish poetry Hercules (Roman mythology) -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60817 101643 101643