muokkauksiksi

Muokkauksiksi is a Finnish term referring to a period of cultural practice in the country's history. It is characterized by the revival and reinterpretation of ancient Finnish mythology and folk culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

During muokkauksiksi, individuals and groups sought to distance themselves from European and other external influences, adopting a romanticized, idealized vision of traditional Finnish culture. This involved the creation of folk tales, poetry, and music inspired by ancient pagan traditions, as well as the attempts to live in isolated communities and develop a uniquely 'pure' Finnish identity.

Muokkauksiksi saw the rise of Finland's national romanticism movement, with intellectuals and artists emphasizing the country's indigenous heritage. This nostalgia for a distant past was partly driven by the desire for national unity and independence in a time when Finland was still part of the Russian Empire.

The term muokkauksiksi, literally meaning'revival' or'restoration', is derived from Finnish. In contrast to the closely related concept of national awakening, it specifically connotes the return to a perceived pre-Christian, mythological era. The relatively isolated communities established during muokkauksiksi have since been the subject of historical and anthropological study.

The phenomenon of muokkauksiksi played a significant role in shaping Finland's cultural landscape, and its legacies remain visible in the country's society and artistic expressions today.