Motif
Pastoral abundance through honeyed waters and flowing milk
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A motif of the Sacred Substance and Divine Intoxication family, within the sub-family Miraculous Provision and Abundance. 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 17813-17992 confidence: high
The speaker asks that the herds receive food and shelter on honeyed pastures, drink at honeyed fountains and life-giving waters, use golden fountains around the willow, and produce milk that is caught in vessels rather than given to Manala.
The prayer asks that cattle feed on honeyed pastures, drink at honeyed or life-giving waters, swell with honey, and produce milk that flows into vessels.
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