Motif
forest powers as herd guardians
forest_powers_as_herd_guardians
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 JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM / BOOK II; lines 17994-18184 confidence: high
Millikki, forest-hostess and mother of the herds at pasture, is asked to send servants and assistants so the herds may be guarded through summer.
Forest-hostess Millikki, forest-maiden Tellervo, Nyrikki, and a service-berry maiden are asked to guard, protect, guide, or drive the herd through forest domains.
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