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 [...]
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Let’s Face It: Fairy Tales and Folklore can be Dark!
On July - 14 - 2009Comments Off
Finnish Offering by a Hunter
On July - 13 - 2009Comments Off
One of the most consistent parts of giving an offering, in any culture, in any form, is the honor and respect that is associated with it.
This “Magic Song” comes from Finland, and a hunter would offer this song before starting for the forest:
Back a suet cake,
A honeyed bannock,
With which I’ll make the Forest kind,
Will make [...]