What type of epic is the Kalevala that Gallen-Kallela illustrated?
Folk epic
Greek epic
Roman epic
Anglo-Saxon epic
Answer
A folk epic is a type of long narrative poem that is traditionally passed down from generation to generation. Folk epics are typically based on oral tradition and often feature heroes, battles, and supernatural elements. The Kalevala is a Finnish folk epic that was first written down in the 19th century. The poem tells the story of the creation of the Finnish people and their culture.
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