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100 1 _aHäyhä, Johannes,
_d1839-1913
245 1 0 _aKuvaelmia itä-suomalaisten vanhoista tavoista 2: Maahanpanijaiset
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-30
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFinns -- Russia (Federation) -- Karelia -- Folklore
653 _aKarelia (Russia) -- Social life and customs
653 _aFamilies -- Russia (Federation) -- Karelia -- Folklore
653 _aVillages -- Russia (Federation) -- Karelia -- Folklore
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56092
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