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This attribute controls the content of the description and og:description elements. | The Kalevala (or "Land of Heroes") is an epic poem and book based on folk poetry collected by Elias Lönnrot. It is considered the national epic of Finland. Undeniably the most influential work of literature there, it's credited with initiating a national awakening that eventually led to Finland's independence and preserving the Finnish language. The Tales of Ensign Stal is probably the only piece of Finnish litterature that even comes close to the status of The Kalevala. It also inspired others, such as JRR Tolkien, Michael Moorcock and Don Rosa, so it's no coincidence that the stories of Kullervo and Turin Turambar have many similarities. |
