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Information: This category is for the pre-Christian mythology of the Finns, a Finno-Ugric people.
The main source of information on Finnish mythology is the Kalevala, a cycle of folk poems that was compiled into one epic by Lönnrot (1849). This page was last updated on August 27th, 2008
Ancient Finnish Myths
Myths, culture and feelings from ancient Finland. http://www.finnishmyth.org
Tracing the Cliff God
Overview and discussion of the rock paintings and amber figures of Astuvansalmi. http://www.internetix.ofw.fi/tutkimus/muinaistaide/kalliojumala/e-kalliojumala/
Ancient Religion of the Finns
Introduction to Finnish cosmology, ancestor cult, hunting rites, gods and guardian spirits, by Juha Pentikäinen. http://virtual.finland.fi/finfo/english/muinueng.html
The Popular Beliefs of the Finns
Course covering the ancient popular beliefs of the Finns, the history of folklore studies, and the mythical conception of the world in the spirit of Kalevala. http://www.internetix.fi/opinnot/opintojaksot/1filosofiapsykologia/kansanusko/e-kansanusko/