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- ISBN 9781835627792
- Weight: 792g
- Dimensions: 153 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 17 Feb 2026
- Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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The folklore of Finland is somewhat unexplored, but it is bursting with life and wonder. These stories of heroes, the natural world, kinship and myth have been retold and preserved though time. This collection brings together these traditional tales with the national epic of poetry, the Kalevala, offering a window into the rich tapestry that makes up the lore of Finland.
The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.
Tiina Porthan, Master of Arts, is a Finnish author who writes about mythology with the focus on the creepy, magical side of folk poems and tales. She collaborates with artist Tero Porthan to make this tradition known worldwide. Her books include The Finnish Book of Spells: The Finnish Spell System from Curses to Exorcisms (2024), Women of Might and Magic: Witch Queens, Deities of Death and Nature Goddesses in Finnish Mythology (2023), The Finnish Book of the Dead: Gods, Spirits and Creatures of the Underworld in Finnish Mythology and Folklore (2022).
