
PROEM
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE SAMPO - CHAPTER I - MISTRESS AND MINSTREL
CHAPTER II - THE MAID OF BEAUTY
CHAPTER III - THE GRAYBEARD AND HIS SON
CHAPTER IV - THE WICKED HORNET
CHAPTER V - THE TREE OF MAGIC
CHAPTER VI - THE SMITHY
CHAPTER VII - THE TEMPEST
CHAPTER VIII - THE RECIPE
A haunting melody of the far North drifts through this tale, where an ancient house by the sea awakens each dawn under the watchful eye of Dame Louhi, the wise woman of the frozen lands. Her daughter, the radiant Maid of Beauty, rises before the world stirs, weaving wool into warm garments, rekindling hearth fires, and coaxing sunlight onto the icy shore with her tireless devotion. The story paints the stark, windswept landscape with vivid detail, letting listeners hear the crack of ice, the call of distant gulls, and the quiet hum of a spinning spindle.
Beyond the daily chores, the maiden’s keen ears catch an unfamiliar wail that hints at unseen forces stirring beyond the familiar horizon. As the first act unfolds, listeners are drawn into a world where mythic magic and human perseverance intertwine, setting the stage for a quest that will test the courage of the old‑time heroes and reveal the mysteries hidden within the legendary Sampo.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (382K characters)
Series
Heroes of the olden time
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Nov 25, 2021
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1841–1925
Best known for retelling myths, legends, and historical tales for young readers, this Indiana educator turned schoolbooks into lively adventures. His stories helped generations of children meet heroes, folktales, and famous figures in clear, welcoming prose.
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