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100	1		_aLönnrot, Elias, _d1802-1884
245	1	0	_aSuomen kansan Arwoituksia: ynnä 189 Wiron arwoituksen kanssa
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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500			_aRelease date is 2010-01-31
508			_aE-text prepared by Harri Anttonen
520			_a"Suomen kansan Arwoituksia: ynnä 189 Wiron arwoituksen kanssa" by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of Finnish riddles compiled in the mid-19th century. This work serves not only as an entertaining compilation of enigmas but also as an exploration of Finnish folk culture, highlighting the intellectual playfulness of the Finnish people. Through the lens of these riddles, Lönnrot aims to showcase the richness of the Finnish language and heritage. The opening of the collection presents a preface that establishes the significance of riddles in Finnish tradition, linking them to both ancient and more modern customs. Lönnrot discusses the historical context, explaining how riddles were used in social gatherings and ceremonies—often as a test of wit and knowledge for suitors seeking acceptance. He contextualizes these riddles, emphasizing their role in reflecting the depth of Finnish thought and the cleverness inherent in the language. The introduction sets the stage, inviting readers to appreciate the cultural heritage embedded in the riddles that follow, while also underscoring the work's value in preserving these traditional forms of expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aRiddles, Finnish
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31144
999			_c71990 _d71990