Motif
Magic completion and launching of a vessel without physical labor
magic_completion_and_launching_of_a_vessel_without_physical_labor
A motif of the Sacred Craft and Divinely Aided Construction family, within the sub-family Crafting Trials and Miraculous Production. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
finnish karelian
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Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland PREFACE / JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM; lines 9496-9697 confidence: high
Wainamoinen fastens the ledges, binds the stern, completes the forecastle, and launches the vessel by magic without physical contact or propulsion; this completes the third task as dowry for the Maid of Beauty on the arch of heaven and bow of many colors.
Wainamoinen completes and launches the boat with magic only, using no hand, foot, knee, or other propulsion.
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