Juha Pentikäinen

Oral Repertoire and World View : An Anthropological Study of Marina Takalo's Life History

68: Finnish Academy of Science and Letters, 1978. 1st Edition. Softcover. An important study by folklorist and anthropologist Juha Pentikäinen exploring the life, worldview, and oral traditions of Karelian rune singer and preserver of folk traditions Marina Takalo. The book covers Kalevala-related folklore, storytelling and incantation traditions, the culture of White Karelia, as well as religion, rituals, and oral tradition research. A fascinating read for anyone interested in folklore, mythology, anthropology, and Northern European cultural history

Text in English. 366 pp. Very Good. Item #3197
ISBN: 9514103203

Price: $50.00