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Estonian folklore and beliefs including samples of folk songs appear in Topographische Nachrichten von Liv- und Estland by August W. Hupel in 1774–82. J.G von Herder published seven Estonian folk songs, translated into German in his Volkslieder in 1778 and republished as Stimmen der Völker in Liedern in 1807.
Kalevipoeg as well as other Estonian folk tales. Kalevipoeg; An article exploring the meaning and depth of the Kalevipoeg; An article on the compilers of the Kalevipoeg; A site containing the five initial Cantos of Kalevipoeg (in Estonian) Digital images of first printing at EEVA; A short film version of the myth by Estonian director Ekke Vasli ...
Estonian mythology is a complex of myths belonging to the Estonian folk heritage and literary mythology. Information about the pre- Christian and medieval Estonian mythology is scattered in historical chronicles, travellers' accounts and in ecclesiastical registers.
Matthias Johann Eisen (28 September 1857 – 6 August 1934) was an Estonian folklorist, and from 1920 to 1927 served as a professor of folk poetry at University of Tartu. Eisen is best known for his thorough collection and a systematic typology of Estonian folk tales, totaling over 90,000 pages.
In Estonian mythology, it is believed to be one of the boulders Linda was supposed to carry to Kalev's grave at Toompea, but which fell off her apron. She sat on the boulder and cried, thus creating the lake. The semi-legendary-mythological "Ülemiste Elder" (Estonian: Ülemiste vanake) is believed to live in the lake.
Among Estonian folk tales and literature, there is the tale of two lovers, Koit (dawn) and Eha (dusk). These two lovers see each other only once a year and exchange the briefest of kisses on the shortest night of the year.
Estonian forest spirits are often seen as tricksters, generally benevolent but posing some danger to humans who stray from the path or act against them. [4] In Komi folk religion, he is referred to pseudonymously to avoid catching his notice, using names such as "uncle" (djadja ) and "old man".
Pages in category "Estonian folklore" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...