Books on Finnish Mythology (in English)

Dive into the world of Finnish mythology with our books! Learn about Finnish gods and goddesses of nature, death and healing, mythical animals and creatures and the shamans, witches and magic of ancient Finns.

Enrich your knowledge about the Kalevala. Read about the tradition beyond the Kalevala with an abundance of spell and poems excerpts older than our national epic, bringing our readers directly to the source, the oral lore gathered in pre-Kalevala poem collections.

You can buy our books on Amazon globally! Author Tiina Porthan, illustrated by Finnish mythology artist Tero Porthan.

Women of Might and Magic: Witch Queens, Deities of Death and Nature Goddesses in Finnish Mythology. Who are the goddesses of Finnish mythology? What are their powers and which realms do they govern? What do they look like? The first ever illustrated guide in English to the main goddesses and god-like women of magic in Finnish mythology and folklore. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHL3MGX1

The Finnish Book of the Dead: Gods, Spirits and Creatures of the Underworld in Finnish Mythology and Folklore. Learn about the Finnish gods and goddesses of death, mythical animals and creatures of the underworld and the interaction between the living and the dead. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8RC4NQR

The Finnish Book of Spells: The Finnish Spell System from Curses to Exorcisms. Enter the enchanting world of ancient Finnish spellcasting with an abundance of spell examples, opening a door to the realm of unique Finnish magic. Learn the spell types from curses to charms, defenses to exorcisms and revenge to restoration. Find out how to gather self-confidence with spells, how to fight diseases and appease attacking creatures, how to summon animals, gods and magical weapons for protection. Spells are the key to understanding the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8WH7T4B