sukutarinoihin
Sukutarinoihin is a term used in Finnish folklore studies to designate a domain of narratives that center on family lineages and kinship ties. The word derives from suku (family/lineage) and tarina (story), with the illative plural suffix -iin indicating movement into or consideration of such stories as a category.
Definition and scope: Sukutarinoihin refers to narratives that recount ancestral origins, genealogical events, migrations, marriages, and
Form and motifs: The narratives are frequently episodic, with recurring generations, place names, and personal anecdotes.
Transmission and context: Sukutarinoihin are typically shared in informal settings—domestic gatherings, storytelling evenings, or rites of
Relation to other genres: They intersect with oral history, biographical storytelling, and family sagas found in
See also: oral history, family saga, genealogy, Finnish folklore.