Kullervo
[ koo-ler-vaw ]
noun
(in the Kalevala) a slave who, after a series of tragic misadventures, kills himself.
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The fourth hero is Kullervo, a morose and wicked slave of gigantic strength, which he always misuses.
Kalevala, Volume I (of 2) | AnonymousUntamo brings Kullervo up as a slave, but as he spoils everything he touches, sells him to Ilmarinen.
Kalevala, Volume I (of 2) | AnonymousShe gives birth to Kullervo, who vows vengeance against Untamo in his cradle.
Kalevala, Volume I (of 2) | AnonymousKullervo did so, and after he had paid them he started off in his sledge to drive home again.
Finnish Legends for English Children | R. EivindBut Kullervo said: 'Thou shouldst go thyself, for the cows are in better condition to-night than they havep.
Finnish Legends for English Children | R. Eivind
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