Did You Know?
The Kalevala has many fun tales!
Who Was He?
Elias was a writer and doctor.
What Did He Do?
He wrote down old Finnish stories.
What Elias Lönnrot Does
He wrote the Kalevala book.
He saved old tales from the past.
He loved to learn about nature.
He was born in Finland.
He wrote many poems and songs.
His work is still loved today.
More About Elias Lönnrot
Elias Lönnrot was born in 1802. He grew up in a small town. He loved to read books as a child. He became a doctor and helped people.
His stories help us know our past. Kids and grown-ups read his work. It shows us the old ways of life.
Many people still read the Kalevala. It is a big part of Finnish culture. Elias made sure these tales would not be lost.






