Frog
Frog
Frog is an Academy of Finland Research Fellow, Folklore Studies, Department of Cultures, University of Helsinki. He is a specialist in oral poetry and mythology, working especially with Finno-Karelian and Scandinavian cultures. For more information about Frog, please click here.
Contributions to nordics.info
2020.03.24 | Article, Frog, Culture, Reputation
Folklore in the Nordic countries
Folklore is a phenomenon found in all cultures. Falling under the umbrella of what is now called ‘intangible cultural heritage’ by UNESCO, it encompasses everything from Finnish improvisational rap and medieval eddic poetry to internet memes or wearing a crown of candles on St Lucia’s day. Nordic folklore research has played a significant role in…