Motif
Contested magical treasure seized by talons
contested_magical_treasure_seized_by_talons
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Hidden Treasures and Their Recovery. 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 JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM / BOOK II; lines 21885-22076 confidence: high
Louhi as a mighty eagle swoops onto the colored lid and grasps the Sampo in her talons; Lemminkainen draws his sword and cleaves the talons, then speaks magic words against Louhi's weapons and hosts.
Louhi seizes the Sampo with eagle-talons, Lemminkainen cuts the talons, and Wainamoinen strikes the eagle during the struggle.
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