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100 1 _aGottlund, C. A.
_q(Carl Axel),
_d1796-1875
245 1 4 _aDen finska Sampo-myten
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-11-11
508 _aJari Koivisto
520 _a"Den finska Sampo-myten" by C. A. Gottlund is a comprehensive exploration of Finnish mythology written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the enigmatic Sampo myth—an essential element of Finnish folklore—and aims to clarify its origins and interpretations, particularly through the lens of various scholarly discussions and myths surrounding it. At the start of this work, the author discusses his motivations for writing, sparked by a recent reading of a paper by Dr. Donner on the Sampo myth. He reflects on the numerous interpretations and scholarly debates surrounding the Sampo, humorously noting the absurdity of some explanations while asserting the need for a clearer understanding. He grapples with the implications of the myth itself, suggesting that the essence of the Sampo signifies more than mere folklore but embodies profound philosophical reflections on humanity’s comprehension of its existence, nature, and destiny. The opening establishes Gottlund's aim to shed light on the Sampo myth, acknowledging the complexities entwined within myths themselves and their relation to cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMythology, Finno-Ugrian
653 _aSampo
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60674
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