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Kalevala

/ˈkɑleɪˌvɑlə/ · name

Meaning

  1. The Finnish national epic.
  2. An urban-type settlement, the administrative capital of the Kalevalsky District, Republic of Karelia, in northwestern Russia; also historically known as Uhtua.
  3. The mythical location where the heroes of Kalevala live.

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree Finnish Kalevalabor. English Kalevala Borrowed from Finnish Kalevala.

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