Lönnrot, Elias 1802-1884 creator text utu 2004 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Kalevala" by Elias Lönnrot is a compilation of epic poetry published in 1849. Drawing from Finnish, Karelian, and Ingrian folklore, it tells of Earth's creation and the fierce conflicts between the peoples of Kalevala and Pohjola. At the center lies the Sampo, a mythical wealth-making machine whose construction and theft drive the narrative. This national epic shaped Finnish identity and influenced writers worldwide, including J.R.R. Tolkien. Its verses preserve ancient oral traditions that may stretch back three thousand years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalevala https://sco.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalevala Release date is 2004-11-01 Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. HTML version by Al Haines. Original publication data not identified Finnish poetry PH Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7000 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7000 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133200.0 7000