Ancient Wisdom Atlas

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.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


finnish karelian

  • 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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