Taara

Alev and Sulev may have been the brothers of Kalev.] [Footnote 5: The Prince of Hades, literally Hornie.] [Footnote 6: Hades or Hell.] [Footnote 7: Linda's Bosom, the Kalevide's capital, named in honour of his mother; now Revel.] [Footnote 8: Ukko, the principal god of the Finns and Esthonians, is frequently called Taara in the _Kalevipoeg_.

The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literature of That Country 1878

Ukko or Uko, principal God of Finns and Esthonians, often called Taara by the latter, i. xxvii., 6, 22, 62; ii.

The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literature of That Country 1878

Taara chose for its language the rustling of the silken garments which moved upon his shoulders as he played.

Classic Myths Mary Catherine Judd

Taara, but they stretched their heads out of the brooks and rivers to their very eyes, yet kept their ears under.

Classic Myths Mary Catherine Judd

Only the men and women who stood close around the Hill of Taara understood everything that was sung.

Classic Myths Mary Catherine Judd

Presently he expired, and his soul, like a joyful bird, took its flight to the halls of Taara in heaven.

The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literature of That Country 1878

On a fine summer's day, the people flocked from all parts of the country to the sacred hill of Taara for a great festival, and as yet there came no news of the king.

The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literature of That Country 1878

The second brother agreed, and the third proposed that the trial should take place next day, and be decided according to the will of Taara.

The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literature of That Country 1878

All living beings gathered round Vanemuine on the Hill of Taara, and each received his language, according to what he could comprehend and retain of the song of the god.

The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literature of That Country 1878

We also read of a blue bird, Siuru, the daughter of Taara, in the ballads.

The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literature of That Country 1878