Creation of the Kalevala Epic

who traded all over Finland.
The national spirit, traditions and color of the people were expressed in these folk song sources, fairy tales and legends.
They began to record and publish them.
Elias Lennroth became a famous collector of folklore. [ˈfəʊklɔː]
Years of his life : 1802-1884 .

as a university student in Turku. In total, he made 5 expeditions to Finland, Russian Karelia and other localities. [ləʊˈkælɪtɪ]
He recorded many spells, incantations and epic songs mainly among the Karelian population.
For example, he recorded beautiful songs about the deeds of such heroes as Vainemainen, Lemminkainen, Ilmarinen, Joukahaine