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How many poems did Lönnrot believe he needed to create the basis of the Kalevala?

  • 10

  • 100

  • 400

  • About 50

Answer

About 50 poems were deemed necessary by Lönnrot to form the foundation of the Kalevala, an epic poem central to Finnish cultural heritage. These poems, gathered from oral traditions and folklore, provided the raw material for Lönnrot's compilation and eventual publication of the Kalevala. The epic showcases Finland's rich cultural heritage and remains a significant piece of Finnish literature.
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