Motif
wonder-working abundance object
wonder_working_abundance_object
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Wonder Objects and Marvelous Implements. 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 20039-20220 confidence: medium
Wainamoinen meets Ilmarinen, asks why he is heavy-hearted and whether Pohyola prospers; Ilmarinen says the Sampo grinds flour for eating, selling, and keeping and gives Northland welfare.
Ilmarinen describes the Sampo as grinding flour on successive days for eating, selling, and keeping, and as the basis of Pohyola's prosperity.
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