God in Finnish mythology.
1To this Ilmarinen replied: 'Why should not all be well in Pohjola?
2Quickly seeking Ilmarinen, the mother bade him forge for her a mighty rake.
3Thou gavest thine own brother Ilmarinen to ransom thy poor life.
4But when Ilmarinen asked for the hand of the Rainbow Maid, he was refused.
5To the house of Ilmarinen the blacksmith, was sold by Untamoinen a slave, Kullervo.
6It is Ilmarinen who is rowing, and thou art Wainamoinen.
7I shall choose Ilmarinen for his true worth and wisdom.'
8GREAT preparations were now made in Louhi's home for her daughter's wedding with Ilmarinen.
9So Ilmarinen cut the magic heifer in pieces and threw them back into the furnace.
10But Ilmarinen told her that he would pursue her in the shape of a pike.
11Every one admired the beautiful colt save Ilmarinen, who threw it back into the furnace.
12Ilmarinen returned to Louhi with the pike's head and again claimed her daughter in marriage.
13Wainamoinen returned home and sought Ilmarinen, who refused to go north to forge the Sampo.
14Ilmarinen was charmed with her daughter's beauty, and he promised to do what she asked.
15THEN Kullervo hastened off, before Ilmarinen should come home and find out what had happened.
16With the help of his sweetheart, Ilmarinen accomplished these tasks, and the wedding day was set.
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