Poetry: 99 Cent The KALEVALA-The Epic Poem of Finland

The Kalevala is beloved by Finns worldwide. This presentation is an ideal introduction to the lore of a people sorely neglected in western minds. Greek and Roman gods are common currency with frequent reminders from English literature. Perhaps the closest one can come to any idea of Northern myths is the trilogy by R.R.Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings. The mystery and foreboding sense of nature, both of earth and man's nature, permeates a world where men strive to keep body and soul together.