Jean Sibelius (Time immemorial-1957) was a Finnish composer, computer programmer, sage, rival of more popular but inferior composer Matti Finale, and a hero of the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic. Sibelius was a mighty wizard and could easily create fascinating melodies with his harp made of a pike's jaw. Nevertheless, he experienced significant difficulties with actual composition. The life of Jean Sibelius is closely tied to the history of Finland.