02481cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500260014126400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031750000310035350501720038450800450055652014220060153400570202365300230208065300210210385600430212472460UtSlPG20260610134656.0mcr n260607r20231923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aRailo, Eino,d1884-194810aSuomalaisia legendoja 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-12-200 aSuomalaiset legendat -- Nainen, jolla ei ollut varjoa -- Paholaisen viikate -- Pitkän Pienan synti -- Rikas vouti ja paholainen -- Jeesus ja Pyhä Pietari Suomessa.  aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen  a"Suomalaisia legendoja" by Eino Railo is a collection of Finnish legends written in the early 20th century. This work presents traditional folklore that explores moral themes often tied to Christian beliefs, featuring characters such as a beautiful yet troubled daughter of a priest and a tormented torppari (smallholder) facing a cruel lord. The collection aims to intertwine supernatural elements with moralistic tales that reflect the struggles of the common people against their oppressors.  The opening of "Suomalaisia legendoja" introduces readers to the first story titled "Nainen, jolla ei ollut varjoa" (The Woman Who Had No Shadow). It centers on a priest's beautiful daughter who is admired by all yet remains silent and aloof, concealing a profound anguish within her. After witnessing the pain of childbirth, she becomes increasingly withdrawn, even as she harbors a deep love for a fellow priest. Her internal conflict intensifies, leading her to a harrowing encounter with a mysterious gray man who offers to grant her wish to avoid the suffering of motherhood. The story unfolds as she navigates her desires and fears, ultimately facing a fate that culminates in her losing her shadow—symbolic of her loss of light and connection to life. This initial tale sets the tone for the others, blending tragic elements with the rich tapestry of Finnish legend. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cHelsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1923  aLegends -- Finland  aTales -- Finland40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72460