Sampo

[ sahm-paw ]

nounFinnish Legend.
  1. 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.

  • Ilmarinen arrives in Pohjola, where he is very well received, and promises to forge a Sampo (201-280).

  • Let us be thankful that even a part of the Sampo floated hither,' he added, smiling.

  • Wainamoinen and Ilmarinen soon conceived the idea of going to the Northland to win back the Sampo.

    National Epics | Kate Milner Rabb
  • Wainamoinen returned home and sought Ilmarinen, who refused to go north to forge the Sampo.

    National Epics | Kate Milner Rabb