TED-Ed: The myth of the Sampo— an infinite source of fortune and greed | Hanna-Ilona Härmävaara

Vainamoinen, a sage, arrives in Pocula and is healed by the witch Lohit, who demands the creation of the Sampo, a powerful artifact. Vainamoinen enlists Ilmarinen, a master smith, to forge it. Despite challenges, Ilmarinen succeeds, but Lohit refuses to honor her promise of marriage. Years later, Vainamoinen and Ilmarinen, still without wealth, attempt to reclaim the Sampo. They succeed initially, but due to a mishap, the Sampo is lost to the sea, where it remains to this day.

What does Louhi demand as a reward for helping Vainamoinen?

• A chest of gold

• A magical artifact called the Sampo

• A powerful sword

• A rare gemstone

Who is the only person capable of forging the Sampo?

• Vainamoinen

• Ilmarinen

• Louhi

• Lemminkainen

What does Louhi promise Ilmarinen in exchange for the Sampo?

• A chest of treasures

• A magical harp

• Her daughter's hand in marriage

• A kingdom

What happens to the Sampo during the escape?

• It is destroyed by fire

• It is lost in the sea

• It is stolen by another witch

• It is hidden in a cave

What is the final fate of the Sampo?

• It is kept by Vainamoinen

• It is buried in the mountains

• It is returned to Louhi

• It is used to grind salt for the sea