Amongst the many writings over time about cultures, beliefs, and traditions, there is a book written by Dr. Lonnrot in 1880, a collection of magic songs called, “Loitsu-runoja”.
In this collection there are many strange ideas, interesting expressions, and strange concepts, especially to our modern-world way of living.
In order to have some way of categorizing the many of the “magic songs” were grouped by their general effect or focus. There were eighteen general categories including defense, envy, vengence, expulsion, pain, reproach, ecstasy, menacing, and exorcising.
Sounds a little like life today, doesn’t it? We still deal with our darker sides, with some crossing to that side of the line more often than others.
When we read the original fairy tales written hundreds of years ago we will see that same darker vein as well. Some stories end in tragedy, others show our triumph over evil.
Not all stories, songs, or verses are focused on our darker nature though. There are just as many, perhaps more that focus on healing and restoration as well as gratitude. Many more turn in the same direction of prayer, simply asking for an outcome that will support and nourish.
In Dr. Lonnrot’s book there were also “liberating or healing” charms; magic spells or charms that were used when preparing for a hunt, fishing, or a wedding; prayers; and many songs focusing on origins or legends.
Today we use new words and supposed “new concepts” that seem to mirror the songs and prayers of ancient days. Today we would call it intent, gratitude, flow, prayer, abundance, and universal.
No matter what time we are born in, or what society we live within, we all have the same choices in our lives: to focus on the darker aspects of life, or bring honor and blessings in our daily events.
This article is available for reprint in its complete form as long as credits are included, including linking back to its original source at intuitivemeaning.com References to Dr. Lonnrot’s book derived from “Folklore”, published for the Folk-lore Society in 1890..
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