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The Forging of the Sampo

In short: The Sampo made by the smith Ilmarinen divides what it produces among three uses.

The Forging of the Sampo · The legendary forge FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 53 The Forging of the Sampo The Sampo made by the smith Ilmarinen divides what it produces among three uses. Origin Finland · Kalevala tradition Atlas record 1849 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The legendary forge Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Finland · Kalevala tradition

In the tenth poem of the Kalevala, Louhi asks Ilmarinen to make the Sampo. He builds a forge. The finished object is described with mills for flour, salt and money. The poem then divides its output among food, goods to sell and supplies to keep at home. These details give readers clues to how the object works when imagining its form. The Atlas links to the tenth poem in the 1849 Finnish text.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1849 · Finland · Kalevala tradition
    Elias Lönnrot · Kalevala · Kymmenes runo · Published collection

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