How much of the Kalevala was made up from the author's own imagination?

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2026-07-31 17:31

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The Kalevala is largely based on Finnish folklore and oral tradition, but the author Elias Lönnrot also included some original content and rearranged the stories to create a cohesive narrative. Therefore, while much of the material in the Kalevala is drawn from traditional sources, Lönnrot did use his own imagination to shape the epic poem.

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