Motif
Animated beer summons heroic drinkers
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A motif of the Sacred Substance and Divine Intoxication family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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finnish karelian
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Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland PREFACE / JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM; lines 11310-11502 confidence: high
The finished beer is stored in casks, copper-banded vessels, and magic oaken hogsheads; the hostess prepares dishes and delicacies for feasting and nuptial songs at her daughter’s marriage with Ilmarinen; the beer raps, sings, and calls heroes to drink and sing songs of wisdom and immortal beer.
The beer confined in casks raps, sings, and murmurs, directly calling heroes to drink, cheer their spirits, and sing wisdom songs in its praise.
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