A collection of awe-inspiring stories from Finnish mythology, this treasury was assembled by educator James Baldwin, who specialized in adapting ancient narratives into captivating prose. Drawn from the oral traditions of the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, these 38 entrancing tales are appropriate for all ages. 4 illustrations by N. C. Wyeth.

Mistress and Minstrel
The Maid of Beauty
The Graybeard and His Son
The Wicked Hornet
The Tree of Magic
The Smithy
The Tempest
The Recipe
The Caldron
The Forging of the Sampo
The Homesick Hero
The Unfinished Boat
The Land of Tuonela
The Hag of the Rock
The Hero's Return
The Wisdom Keeper
The Launching
The Maid of the Morning
The Unexpected Journey
The Friendly Rivals
The Barking Dogs
The Old Man's Wooing
The Field of Serpents
The Great Pike
The Bridegroom's Triumph
The Wedding Feast
The Home Coming
The Slave Boy
A Dreadful Vengeance
The Golden Maiden
The Famine
The Weeping Ship
The Kantele
The Triumph of Music
The Flight
The Pursuit
The Fate of the Sampo
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