kalevala

/kɑːleɪˈvɑːlə/

Definitions

1. noun

a Finnish epic poem that is the national epic of Finland, compiled from oral traditions

“The Kalevala is an important part of Finnish cultural heritage.”

2. proper noun

the name of the Finnish epic poem itself

“The scholar studied the Kalevala to understand its historical context.”

Synonyms

  • Finnish epic
  • Kantele

Antonyms

  • Western epic
  • non-Finnish literature