Motif
divine assistance for journey by weather
divine_assistance_for_journey_by_weather
A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Rescue and Protection. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
finnish karelian
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Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland PREFACE / JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM; lines 9888-10073 confidence: high
Ilmarinen asks Ukko to send snow from heaven to cover the ground so the sledge may glide to Sariola, and Ukko sends snow to assist him on the journey to the Northland.
Ukko responds to Ilmarinen's prayer by sending snow from heaven so the sledge can glide toward Sariola.
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