The Kalevala · Character
Tellervo
Daughter of Tapio, a forest maiden.
minor
Also known as Fair Tellervo
First appearance: rune xlvi otso the honey eater
Tellervo shows up with force in Rune XIV: Death of Lemminkainen. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Tapio's lovely daughter is glimpsed by Lemminkainen in the forest mansion, dressed in golden raiment.
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In Rune XIV: Death of Lemminkainen: Tapio's lovely daughter is glimpsed by Lemminkainen in the forest mansion, dressed in golden raiment. Later, in Rune XXXII: Kullervo as a Shepherd: Mountain-maid and daughter of…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor deities, spirits, and supporting figures
- Major heroes and antagonists
- Forest deities and spirits
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Ilmarinen’s decision to forge a bride from gold and silver marks the story’s dramatic climax because it repres…
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