kyynnarisäkeä
Kyynnarisäkeä is a Finnish term that translates to "poison ivy verse" or "poison oak verse." It refers to a type of folk poetry, particularly found in the Karelian culture, that deals with themes of illness, curses, and the desire for healing or protection. These verses are often seen as a form of folk magic, intended to ward off ailments or to cast spells.
The content of kyynnarisäkeä typically involves invoking supernatural entities, nature spirits, or divine powers to intervene
Historically, kyynnarisäkeä were passed down orally, often recited by healers, shamans, or elders within a community.