Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland

Birth of Wainamoinen from the celestial virgin and the waters.

Wainamoinen sows the land and cultivates barley and forests.

Wainamoinen defeats the minstrel Youkahainen in a singing contest.

The fate of Aino, who drowns in the sea to escape marriage.

Wainamoinen laments the loss of Aino and seeks her in the waters.

Wainamoinen's journey north and his encounter with Youkahainen's arrow.

An eagle rescues Wainamoinen from the sea, and he meets Louhi.

Wainamoinen encounters the Maiden of the Rainbow on the bow of heaven.

The origin of iron and its creation by the ancient smiths.

Ilmarinen forges the magical Sampo for the hostess of Pohyola.

Lemminkainen's lament and his wooing of the fair Kyllikki.

Kyllikki breaks her vow and visits the village dances.

Lemminkainen hunts the wild moose of Hisi as a test.

Lemminkainen is killed by a serpent in the river of Tuoni.

Lemminkainen's mother recovers his body and restores him to life.

Wainamoinen builds a magical boat from an oak tree.

Wainamoinen finds the lost words from the mouth of Wipunen.

Wainamoinen and Ilmarinen become rival suitors for the Maiden of Beauty.

Ilmarinen plows the serpent field and woos the Bride of Beauty.

The brewing of beer for Ilmarinen's wedding feast.

Ilmarinen's wedding feast celebrated with great ceremony.

The bride's farewell as she leaves Pohyola for Kalevala.

Osmotar advises the bride on her duties and virtues.

Another farewell as the bride departs for her new home.

Wainamoinen sings wedding songs to celebrate the union.

The origin of the serpent from evil forces.

An unwelcome guest arrives at the wedding celebration.

A mother counsels her daughter on marriage and virtue.

The bride discovers an isle of refuge from troubles.

Encounters with the Frost-fiend of the cold Northland.

Kullervo, a son of evil, causes misfortune and destruction.

Kullervo works as a shepherd and encounters deception.

Kullervo discovers a trick involving a cheat-cake.

Kullervo finds his long-lost family and tribe-folk.

Kullervo commits evil deeds and brings destruction.

Kullervo achieves victory in battle but meets his death.

Ilmarinen forges a bride of gold but she proves false.

Ilmarinen's unsuccessful wooing of other maidens.

Wainamoinen sets sail on his magic vessel northward.

The birth of a magical harp from the pike's jawbone.

Wainamoinen plays his harp with magical, enchanting songs.

The capture of the Sampo from the Northland hostess.

The Sampo is lost and sinks into the depths of the sea.

The birth of a second magical harp for Wainamoinen.

The nine diseases are born and sent to plague mankind.

Wainamoinen hunts Otso the honey-eater bear of the forest.

Louhi steals the Sun, Moon, and Fire from the Northland.

The Fire-fish is captured and the fire is retrieved.

The Sun and Moon are restored to bring light to the world.

Mariatta bears a child and Wainamoinen sails away to the west.