Sampo Archive

Amakuni – Legendary Japanese Blacksmith And Father Of The Samurai Sword

AncientPages.com | January 23, 2019

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Ancient records confirm more than 33,000 smiths up to the beginning of the modern era. Japanese weapon history goes long back in time. Still, the

Vainamoinen – Sage, Sorcerer, Adventurer And Friend Of Ilmarinen In Kalevala Myths And Legends

AncientPages.com | November 16, 2018

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The central figure of the Finnish epic 'Kalevala' is Vainamoinen (Väinämöinen), a god of songs and poetry. He is a great bard, sage,

Ilmarinen – one of the heroes in Kalevala, great epic of Finnish people. Illustration by Nicolai Kochergin via dana-mad.ru

Ilmarinen – Divine Blacksmith And Trusted Friend Of Wizard Vainamoinen In Kalevala

AncientPages.com | November 16, 2018

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Ancient myths and legends of the Finnish people can be found in the national epic, the ’Kalevala,’ which contains 50 beautifully entwined poems