Sampo
[ sahm-paw ]
nounFinnish Legend.
a magical object or substance that was stolen by Ilmarinen, Väinämöinen, and Lemminkäinen from Louhi because of its powers.
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How to use Sampo in a sentence
Ilmarinen forges the Sampo, but the maiden declines to marry him at present, and he returns home disconsolate.
Kalevala, Volume I (of 2) | AnonymousIlmarinen arrives in Pohjola, where he is very well received, and promises to forge a Sampo (201-280).
Kalevala, Volume I (of 2) | AnonymousLet us be thankful that even a part of the Sampo floated hither,' he added, smiling.
Finnish Legends for English Children | R. EivindWainamoinen and Ilmarinen soon conceived the idea of going to the Northland to win back the Sampo.
National Epics | Kate Milner RabbWainamoinen returned home and sought Ilmarinen, who refused to go north to forge the Sampo.
National Epics | Kate Milner Rabb
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