Mighty Mikko; a book of Finnish fairy tales and folk tales (1922)
Fillmore, Parker, b. 1878 · New York, Harcourt, Brace and Company · leaf 38
he told her how the serpents insteadof devouring Osmo had made friends with him andlast he showed her the square of lovely embroidery hehad found on his pillow that morning. There is a mystery somewhere, granny, he saidin conclusion, and I know not how to solve it. The old woman looked at him… … The old king snake has wound himself around Osmo*s arm THE TRUE BRIDE 1^ probably means that she begs you ia release herbrother. Suyettar! repeated the Kings Son, aghast. At first he couldnt believe such a horrible thingpossible and yet that, if it were so, would explain much. I wonder if youre…
Folklore -- Finland · Fairy tales
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