The Kalevala and Finland's Atlantean Past: Willie Angervo's Esoteric History

Nationalistic interpretations of history were prevalent in Finland until the Second World War. A unifying past for Finns was sought in antiquity, often influenced by interpretations of the Kalevala, regarded as the Finnish national epic. The Kalevala also inspired writers in the Theosophical Society...

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Subtitles:"Polin Issue: Religion - Memory and Innovation"
Main Author: Korpi, Ossi (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 2024
In: Approaching religion
Year: 2024, Volume: 14, Issue: 1, Pages: 4-20
Further subjects:B Theosophy
B Esotericism
B Nationalism
B Kalevala
B Historical narratives
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