The Kalevala or The Kalewala is a 19th-century work of epic poetry compiled by Elias L nnrot from Karelian and Finnish oral folklore and mythology.
The Kalevala played an instrumental role in the development of the Finnish national identity, the intensification of Finland\'s language strife and the growing sense of nationality that ultimately led to Finland\'s independence.
It is regarded as the national epic of Karelia and Finland and is one of the most significant works of Finnish literature.
The Kalevala or The Kalewala is a 19th-century work of epic poetry compiled by Elias L nnrot from Karelian and Finnish oral folklore and mythology