02367cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500720014926400510022130000470027233600260031933700260034533800360037150000310040750800310043852012330046953400450170265300560174765300480180365300590185165300590191085600430196999900170201256092UtSlPG20260610134307.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aGR1 aHäyhä, Johannes,d1839-191310aKuvaelmia itä-suomalaisten vanhoista tavoista 2: Maahanpanijaiset 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-11-30  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen  a"Kuvaelmia itä-suomalaisten vanhoista tavoista 2: Maahanpanijaiset" by Johannes Häyhä is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the traditions and customs of Eastern Finnish society, particularly focusing on end-of-life practices surrounding illness, death, and funerals. It provides insight into both the communal and familial traditions of the time, portraying how individuals navigated the emotional landscape of death.  The opening of the text introduces the reader to the character of an elderly woman, referred to as "mummo," who reflects on her life and impending death while conversing with family members. Through her thoughts and dialogues, we learn of the experiences and beliefs surrounding sickness, traditional healing practices, and the rituals that accompany the transition from life to death. The mix of practical advice, personal reflections, and cultural rituals weaves a rich tapestry of the customs connected with the preparations for death and the emotional responses of those left behind. The tone is both intimate and reflective, inviting readers to consider the depth of human experience in the face of mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFinns -- Russia (Federation) -- Karelia -- Folklore  aKarelia (Russia) -- Social life and customs  aFamilies -- Russia (Federation) -- Karelia -- Folklore  aVillages -- Russia (Federation) -- Karelia -- Folklore40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56092  c96923d96923