Which collection of folk songs, gathered by Krišjānis Barons, is a treasure of Latvian culture?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Latvju dainas
- Step 1: Barons collected hundreds of thousands of dainas. Step 2. The collection, Latvju dainas, was published in several volumes. Answer: Latvju dainas. Why not the others: Kalevipoeg is Estonian, the Kalevala is Finnish, and Beowulf is English.
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