The Kalevala is an epic poem from Finland that tells the story of the Finnish people, their mythology, and their struggles. The poem was compiled and written by Elias L nnrot, a Finnish physician and folklorist, in the 19th century. The Kalevala is considered a national epic of Finland and has had a profound influence on Finnish culture and identity. John Martin Crawford translated the Kalevala into English in the late 19th century. His translation...