Is the raven a harbinger of death—or a winged messenger of comfort? What does the cuckoo’s call reveal, and how has the swan’s symbolism been interpreted across cultures? And why was it once customary to hang a wooden sleep-bird above a child’s cradle? In her new book, Soul Birds, Reetta Ranta takes readers on a…
Category: Nature
Pyhät puut – Sacred Trees, a New Book by Reetta Ranta from SKS Kirjat
Sacred Trees invites readers on a journey to discover the stories, rituals, and wisdom entwined with trees in Finnish history and mythology. Sacred Trees is a deeply personal and culturally rich exploration of a people’s ancient connection with trees and the spiritual significance they held in Finnish and Karelian traditions. The book uncovers the vibrant traditions…
Back to Nature Finland book launch!
We are excitedly waiting the brand new English version of the sold-out book of the Finnish Back to Nature (Metsien kätkemä) story. Translator Tero Vaaja and editor Erica Mena brought the stories truly alive and the totally new layout with 288 pages filled with stories, photos and illustrations takes you to the wonderful scenes and…
Saunaeläimet – Sauna Animals
Sauna Animals – A world born from the smells of forest, sauna rituals and animal spirits: Stories inspired by nature and Finnish folk tales. “Saunaeläimet” was born out of Finnish mythology and forest – first as separate ideas: we explored sauna rituals and on the other hand animal mythology in the Finnish heritage. Combining the…
Back to Nature Australia premieres on ABC Australia
The first episode of Back to Nature Australia has aired this week! Back To Nature with Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland (Official Trailer) In the first episode Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland visit Yugambeh Country, including the gorgeous Rainbow Falls. #BackToNatureAU To our friends down under, see the show at https://iview.abc.net.au/show/back-to-nature, the rest of us…
Power Animals United 