Pohjan-Piltti: Kuvaus lopulta 13:tta vuosisataa

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Pohjan-Piltti: Kuvaus lopulta 13:tta vuosisataa

by Yrjö Sakari Yrjö-Koskinen

FI·~2 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

2:37:40

Description

A mysterious reef known as Pohjanpiltti haunts the waters off Merenkurkku, its sharp tip once a nightmare for sailors who saw its eerie glow on moonless nights. Legends speak of ships shattering against its hidden stone, of a phantom presence that turns calm seas into deadly traps. As the centuries pass, the reef seems to sink deeper, its menace fading into folklore, yet the fear it inspired still lingers among the coastal folk.

In the crisp autumn of 1595, a sturdy vessel sets out from Pietarsaari, its crew a mix of rugged seafarers and notable passengers. Among them is the affluent Hannu Hannunpoika Fordeel, a man who once lent money to the Swedish crown, and the stout, fiery‑eyed Pentti Pouttu, a farmer‑turned sailor whose resolve matches the rolling waves. Their journey toward the treacherous strait promises a clash between ambition, superstition, and the unforgiving sea, inviting listeners to taste the tension of an age when the unknown lay just beyond the horizon.

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Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (151K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-07-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Yrjö Sakari Yrjö-Koskinen

Yrjö Sakari Yrjö-Koskinen

1830–1903

A leading voice of Finland’s 19th-century national awakening, he wrote history in Finnish at a time when language and identity were deeply political. His work helped shape how Finns understood their past—and themselves.

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