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phantomseptember:

Brown Bear; the bear was considered the most sacred of animals, only referred to by euphemisms (such as kontio or metsän kuningas). The killing of a bear was followed by a great feast in honour of the bear (peijaiset), where a substantial part of the celebrations consisted of convincing the bear’s spirit that it had died accidentally and hadn’t been murdered. Afterwards, the bear’s skull was hung high upon a pine tree so its spirit could re-enter the heavens.

Need to read The Kalevala again.

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south-england:

Hiking across mountains »» Thomas Hanks

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likeafieldmouse:

Truls Espedal (2009-10)

1. The Light that Blinds III

2. The Light IV

3. Whispering

4. The Artist

5. Introspect

6. The Last Relapse

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earth-song:

Olden, Norway by ~SD-13

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fullmoonpagan:

Gustave Doré (French, 1832-1883)

Deer in a forest landscape

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aintnuthingnice:

Ouroboros. All is one. #thoth

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