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| Omega: Journal of Death and… | 1 |
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Peer reviewedAchte, Kalle; And Others – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1988
The Kalevala, Finland's national epic, is a crucial element of Finnish cultural identity and important to Finnish culture. Violence, death, and suicide are often repeated themes in Finnish folklore. The Kalevala provides insight into past attitudes toward death. Traditions passed through generations have influenced people's attitudes toward…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Cultural Influences, Death, Epics
