
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
2021-11-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1841–1925
A largely self-educated teacher and editor, he became one of America’s most popular retellers of myth, legend, and history for young readers. His books opened the door to stories from Greece, Rome, Germany, and beyond in clear, lively prose.
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