Viipurutaumat

Viipurutaumat, also known as the Vyborg Prophecies, are a series of prophecies attributed to the city of Vyborg (now Viipuri in Finland) and its surroundings. The prophecies are believed to have been written by a local priest, Father Elias Lönnrot, in the 18th century. They are said to predict various events, including the fall of the Russian Empire, the rise of a new power in Europe, and the eventual reunification of Finland with Russia.

The prophecies are written in a poetic form and are divided into three parts: the first part describes the fall of the Russian Empire, the second part describes the rise of a new power, and the third part describes the reunification of Finland with Russia. The prophecies are said to have been inspired by a vision that Father Lönnrot received in 1789.

The prophecies have been the subject of much debate and speculation, with some believing them to be genuine and others dismissing them as mere folklore. Some historians have suggested that the prophecies may have been influenced by the political and social conditions of the time, while others have argued that they are simply the product of a man's imagination.

Despite the debate surrounding the prophecies, they remain an important part of Finnish cultural heritage and are often cited as an example of the country's unique relationship with Russia. The prophecies are also a popular tourist attraction, with visitors coming from around the world to see the site where they are believed to have been written.