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100	1		_aErvast, Pekka, _d1875-1934
245	1	0	_aKalevalan avain
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508			_aProduced by Sami Sieranoja and Tapio Riikonen
520			_a"Kalevalan avain" by Pekka Ervast is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, arguing for its intrinsic spiritual and esoteric values that surpass merely folkloric interpretations. Ervast approaches the Kalevala as more than just a collection of poems; he positions it as a sacred text imbued with mystical insights regarding life and existence, reflecting ancient wisdom and the universal experiences of humanity. The opening of "Kalevalan avain" introduces the author's perspective on the Kalevala, asserting that modern interpretations have overlooked its deeper meanings and significance. Ervast acknowledges the scholarly discourse that regards the Kalevala as a mere collection of folk poetry, critiquing this view as insufficient. He proposes that the epic holds profound esoteric knowledge, likely rooted in the spiritual traditions of the Finnish people. Through an exploration of the themes presented in the verses, including the nature of reality and human existence, Ervast argues that the Kalevala can be read as a sacred book that offers guidance for attaining higher truths and understanding the mysteries of life and the spiritual cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aKalevala
653			_aMythology, Finno-Ugrian
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12432
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