Finnish Folklore

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Total Pages : 308 pages
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Book Synopsis Finnish Folklore by : Leea Virtanen

Download or read book Finnish Folklore written by Leea Virtanen and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an overview of Finnish folklore from the nineteenth century to the present. The Nordic country of Finland has been influenced by both east and west and serves as an excellent showcase of European folklore in general. Guided by Finnish Folklore, readers will learn how folklore has been collected and researched in Finland, what regional distinctions exist in the country's traditions, and how traditions have changed in the process of modernization. An extensive anthology section features ancient alliterative poetry, such as formed the basis of the Finnish national epic Kalevala. The book contains translated examples of rhymed folk songs, folktales, legends, and other narratives, proverbs, riddles, jokes, and contemporary genres like children's folklore, urban legends, and anecdotes. Tradition continues to live on in communications from person to person, sometimes travelling thousands of miles and over many national borders in the process. The same item of folklore may acquire new meanings in new contexts. What is the linking thread of tradition? Humour, sexuality, fear, or laughter? Is it our eternal longing for happiness or just the endless need of human beings to pass the time with each other?

The Lutheran Observer

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Total Pages : 1686 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book The Lutheran Observer written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 1686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Hound of Tooty River

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Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1490855602
Total Pages : 579 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (98 download)

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Book Synopsis The Hound of Tooty River by : LTC David Ryder US Army Retired

Download or read book The Hound of Tooty River written by LTC David Ryder US Army Retired and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terry Toivo desperately wanted to hide from his legend; an outlaw which every sheriff wanted out of town. Branded as the Ghost of Fort Rice, a title earned by cheating the gallows, Terry finds unexpected and unwelcomed help to turn his life around, to include a judge that declared him married to his nemesis. Hounded by an Indian tracker, his journey takes him from complete reprobation to a respected hero of the Dakota Territories. The Hound of Tooty River is a masterpiece of both simple and complex themes modeled after the C.S. Lewis style of storytelling. This authentic narrative tells of the lives of the hard working families living on the vanguards of the nation as frontier justice gave way to rule of law. Drawing from family oral traditions, a military dossier, a Canadian Bible, and newspaper clippings dating back to the early days of Fort Rice and Bismarck, The Hound of Tooty River is a deep, moving, and exciting account of the romance that brought the author’s great-grandparents to marriage, and made an honest man out of Terry Toivo. Readers will want to mine the next page for new clues as the “Hound” chases the unlikely hero through a captivating series of events. This adventure will delight the teen, stir the heart of the romantic, and inspire the theologian. Dr. Lloyd Olson

The Enchanted Wood and Other Tales from Finland

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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313069921
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Book Synopsis The Enchanted Wood and Other Tales from Finland by : Norma J. Livo

Download or read book The Enchanted Wood and Other Tales from Finland written by Norma J. Livo and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1999-04-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the world's oldest and richest folk traditions come from a country that most Americans know very little about-Finland (or Suomi). The fifth largest country in Europe (in land size), Finland is home to the third true folk epic, The Kalevala (The Land of Heroes). It is a country of lush forests and sparkling clear lakes where, in the northern regions, reindeer still roam. This collection introduces readers to the fascinating culture, history, geology, and folk literature of Finland. After a historical and cultural overview, the authors present 20 representative stories-including ancient tales from The Kalevala, humorous and moral tales (e.g., The Selfish Housewife and The Magic Wish)-and a fictionalized account of a witch trial in the 1600s. Holiday traditions, proverbs and sayings, and traditional recipes embellish this collection and will tantalize and intrigue readers. Color plates illustrate the land, the people, and artistic traditions of this wondrous people.

Letters from Finland

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Total Pages : 480 pages
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Download or read book Letters from Finland written by Rosalind Travers and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities

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Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135963975
Total Pages : 1190 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities by : Charles Russell Coulter

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities written by Charles Russell Coulter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 1190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the divine is the history of human thought. For as long as men and women have pondered the mysteries of their existence, they have answered their own questions with stories of gods and goddesses. Belief in these deities shaped whole civilizations, yet today many of their names and images lie buried. The Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities makes those names available to the general reader as well as the scholar. This reference work lists all the known gods through recorded history. Alphabetically arranged entries provide the name of each deity (with alternate spellings), as well as notes on names that may be linguistically or functionally related. The tribe or culture that worshiped the deity is identified, and the god's origins and functions are explained. An extensive bibliography provides opportunities for further research and an exhaustive index provides access to the entries through virtually all names, forms and kinds of deities.

Dog World

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Total Pages : 702 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Dog World written by and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Vikings

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Publisher : Spangenhelm Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1943066167
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (43 download)

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Book Synopsis The Vikings by : Njord Kane

Download or read book The Vikings written by Njord Kane and published by Spangenhelm Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the Norse is a Viking adventure in history. The Norse saga began with the first ancient tribes of Norsemen during the Early Nordic Stone Age. The beginning of the Nordic Ax Culture when primitive Norsemen created their first battle axes from stone. The evolution of an innovative and progressive culture that groomed legendary warriors whose voices still roar out today. Take a journey into the Age of Viking Expansion where Ragnar Lothbrok, Rollo, Erik the Red, and many other famous Vikings take you on a ride into the very Halls of Valhalla. Very interesting and worth the read to anyone interested in the Vikings or Norse history. Explore knowledge and technology specific to a culture that was shaped by a people able to reach great distances beyond their homelands and seas. A battle ferocious people with shields, armor, and weaponry that was unmatched by their opponents. A whole new world of understanding about the ancient vikings has been opened up by new archaeological discoveries and studies. New findings that lead to new questions. Could some of the mythological tales about giants in the Norse Sagas have had some truth behind them? Researchers have found proof of giants and humans interacting together in our own DNA! There are also many shared technologies between the Ancient Norse, Asians, the Inuit and other North American aborigines. Viking explorers have long interacted and traded with many people and cultures afar. Were ancient Norse already in contact with early Native Americans? Were these the people they referred to as "Skraelings?" Were they Proto-Inuits known by the ancients as Thule People? See for yourself with new information about the Norse that was once lost in time.

Storytelling

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Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317459377
Total Pages : 1450 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Book Synopsis Storytelling by : Josepha Sherman

Download or read book Storytelling written by Josepha Sherman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 1450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storytelling is an ancient practice known in all civilizations throughout history. Characters, tales, techniques, oral traditions, motifs, and tale types transcend individual cultures - elements and names change, but the stories are remarkably similar with each rendition, highlighting the values and concerns of the host culture. Examining the stories and the oral traditions associated with different cultures offers a unique view of practices and traditions."Storytelling: An Encyclopedia of Mythology and Folklore" brings past and present cultures of the world to life through their stories, oral traditions, and performance styles. It combines folklore and mythology, traditional arts, history, literature, and festivals to present an overview of world cultures through their liveliest and most fascinating mode of expression. This appealing resource includes specific storytelling techniques as well as retellings of stories from various cultures and traditions.

For the Love of Dogs

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Publisher : Publications International
ISBN 13 : 9780785324416
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (244 download)

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Book Synopsis For the Love of Dogs by : Kim Campbell Thornton

Download or read book For the Love of Dogs written by Kim Campbell Thornton and published by Publications International. This book was released on 1997 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated overview of the history of "man's best friend" throughout time, information about various breeds and behaviors, and more!

The Warlord's Wife

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0698187180
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (981 download)

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Download or read book The Warlord's Wife written by Sandra Lake and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning historical romance from debut author Sandra Lake transports readers to 12th century Sweden, where a powerful Viking lord will discover a fierce heart cannot be taken by mere force. Lida was married to the love of her life for just two months when she became a widow. Pregnant and disowned by her late husband’s family for suspected infidelity, she was forced to return to her family in shame. Eight years later, uninterested in the prospect of finding another husband, she finds herself the unwilling object of a marriage contract with a powerful warlord. In a day, she is wed, bed, and put on a ship headed for Tronscar; an unknown icy stone and steel fortress. Jarl Magnus is pleased to have taken a strong wife who, however stubborn she may be, will surely produce sons. However, he is less pleased with his wife’s additional baggage—a young daughter. But despite himself, Magnus falls for the daughter just as hard as the mother, and Lida’s heart is warmed to see the cold, serious Jarl move surprisingly fast into the role of stepfather. When enemies attack Tronscar, Jarl Magnus’s nerves of steel waver, as the warrior fears his love for Lida will weaken him. But when his family is threatened, he’ll go to war to protect them, discovering along the way that they have the strength to protect themselves. “With compelling characters and a clever plot, The Warlord’s Wife will appeal to readers obsessed with TV’s Vikings, and who miss the classic Viking romances of Catherine Coulter or Johanna Lindsey.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers “Lake’s debut historical romance is sure to appeal to those who enjoy spirited heroines, grumpy alpha heroes, and a slow sweet journey to everlasting love.”—Smexy Books “Man, this was a fun book! … I cut my teeth on Johanna Lindsey, and this book reminded me so much of those experiences.”—Dear Author Sandra Lake lives with her husband and son in Quebec, Canada. The Warlord’s Wife is her debut novel.

Forkroads

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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The Wide World Magazine

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (928 download)

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Download or read book The Wide World Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Videohound's Golden Movie Retriever

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Publisher : Gale / Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780787689803
Total Pages : 1742 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (898 download)

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Book Synopsis Videohound's Golden Movie Retriever by : Jim Craddock

Download or read book Videohound's Golden Movie Retriever written by Jim Craddock and published by Gale / Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2006 with total page 1742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes and rates more than twenty thousand videos, and provides indexes by theme, awards, actors, actresses, and directors.

Literary News

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Total Pages : 902 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Literary News written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 902 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Literary News

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Book Synopsis Literary News by : L. Pylodet

Download or read book Literary News written by L. Pylodet and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Literary News

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 422 pages
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Book Synopsis The Literary News by : Frederick Leypoldt

Download or read book The Literary News written by Frederick Leypoldt and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: