{"product_id":"book-1ugs","title":"Soul Of Vellamo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneath the pewter waters of Finland's countless lakes and the deep Baltic Sea, ancient powers stir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoul of Vellamo invites listeners on an immersive journey into the mythic depths of Finnish water lore. At its heart is Vellamo, queen of the waters, wife of the sea god Ahti, sovereign of wave and storm. Alongside her moves an entire world of spirits: the shapeshifting Näkki who lurks beneath bridges and wharves; the vedenneito, ethereal water maidens who comb their hair at moonlit shores; and Ahti himself, lord of fish and fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoven through these stories are the sacred rituals of the Finnish sauna, where steam bridges the mortal and spirit worlds, and the quiet magic of water plants, healing herbs, and the animals who guard the thresholds between land and sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoul of Vellamo is a richly woven collection of mythological stories, folk legends, and spiritual lore drawn from the deep well of Finnish tradition. Rooted in the Kalevala, Finland's great national epic and the oral traditions preserved by generations of storytellers, this audiobook explores the sacred relationship between the Finnish people and the water that has defined their landscape, their culture, and their soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the center of this world stands Vellamo, the Blue-Mantled Queen. Goddess of the sea, lakes, and storms, she rules the underwater realm of Ahtola with her husband, the brooding sea god Ahti. Listeners will travel with her through origin stories, meet the spirits she commands, and discover why Finnish sailors once left offerings at the waterside before every voyage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo journey into Finnish spiritual life is complete without the sauna, Finland's most sacred space, older than memory. Soul of Vellamo explores the rich tradition of sauna magic: the spirit of the sauna (saunatonttu), the healing power of löyly (steam), the ritual use of birch whisks and medicinal herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":66931954188592,"sku":"BD1ugs","price":15.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/1ugs-Square-cover.png?v=1781224424","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-1ugs","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}