Motif
Sea monster released after vow of non-return
sea_monster_released_after_vow_of_non_return
A motif of the Curse, Blessing, and Performative Sacred Speech family, within the sub-family Taboos, Geasa, and Curse-Bound Boundaries. 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 21682-21883 confidence: high
Wainamoinen asks Iku-Turso why he rose from the waters; Iku-Turso says he came to destroy the Kalew-heroes and return the Sampo to Pohyola, then promises to leave forever if spared.
A water-being who came as an enemy is spared after promising to withdraw permanently beneath the sea.
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