Suomen kansan peikkosatuja ynnä legendoja ja kertomussatuja Toinen sarja suomalaisia satuja lapsille

This volume gathers a lively assortment of Finnish folk stories that have been passed down through generations. At its heart is the restless peikko, a shaggy, horn‑tipped creature who wanders between the forest glade of Peikkola and the nearby farms, always looking for a new prank. His most memorable escapades involve a clever boy named Matti, from bargaining for pig tails to testing the limits of a makeshift bridge, each episode mixing humor with a gentle lesson about honesty and wit.

Beyond the peikko’s capers the collection presents a handful of short legends and moral narratives. Readers encounter a wandering saint who searches for holy shelter, a rich household contrasted with a poor old man, and a shepherd’s love for a princess, all told in simple, rhythmic prose that captures the cadence of oral tradition. Together the stories offer a charming glimpse into Finland’s rural imagination, inviting listeners of all ages to picture mist‑filled woods, bustling villages, and the mischievous grin of a creature that knows both trouble and generosity.