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Vainamoinen the Sage - Kalevala story illustration from Finnish Mythology
KalevalaFinnish Mythology

Vainamoinen the Sage

The eternal sage Väinämöinen masters the world not through war, but through the magic of song.

VäinämöinenIlmatar
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The Forging of the Sampo - Kalevala story illustration from Finnish Mythology
KalevalaFinnish Mythology

The Forging of the Sampo

The divine smith Ilmarinen forges a magical mill of infinite wealth to pay a hero's debt.

IlmarinenVäinämöinen
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The Theft of the Sampo - Kalevala story illustration from Finnish Mythology
KalevalaFinnish Mythology

The Theft of the Sampo

Heroes embark on a perilous sea voyage to reclaim a magical source of wealth from a vengeful queen.

VäinämöinenIlmarinen
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Lemminkainen's Adventures - Kalevala story illustration from Finnish Mythology
KalevalaFinnish Mythology

Lemminkainen's Adventures

A reckless hero is resurrected by his mother's love after a fatal quest in the Finnish underworld.

LemminkäinenLouhi
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Lemminkainen's Death and Revival - Kalevala story illustration from Finnish Mythology
KalevalaFinnish Mythology

Lemminkainen's Death and Revival

A mother's devotion brings her fallen son back from the dark River of Death in this Finnish epic.

LemminkäinenLemminkäinen's Mother
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Kullervo's Tragedy - Kalevala story illustration from Finnish Mythology
KalevalaFinnish Mythology

Kullervo's Tragedy

A cursed hero's quest for vengeance leads to a tragic end in this powerful Finnish epic.

KullervoUntamo
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Louhi the Witch Queen - Kalevala story illustration from Finnish Mythology
KalevalaFinnish Mythology

Louhi the Witch Queen

The powerful mistress of Pohjola battles Finnish heroes for control of a magical mill.

LouhiVäinämöinen
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The Wooing of the Maiden of Pohjola - Kalevala story illustration from Finnish Mythology
KalevalaFinnish Mythology

The Wooing of the Maiden of Pohjola

Ilmarinen completes three deadly trials to win the hand of the beautiful Maiden of Pohjola.

IlmarinenLouhi
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Ilmarinen Forges the Sampo - Kalevala story illustration from Finnish Mythology
KalevalaFinnish Mythology

Ilmarinen Forges the Sampo

The master smith Ilmarinen forges a magical mill of endless wealth to pay a legendary debt.

IlmarinenVäinämöinen
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The Kantele's Creation - Kalevala story illustration from Finnish Mythology
KalevalaFinnish Mythology

The Kantele's Creation

Väinämöinen transforms a giant pike's jaw into a musical instrument that enchants all of creation.

VäinämöinenIlmarinen
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Vainamoinen's Departure - Kalevala story illustration from Finnish Mythology
KalevalaFinnish Mythology

Vainamoinen's Departure

The legendary sage Vainamoinen yields to a new age and sails into the sunset, leaving his music.

VainamoinenMarjatta
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