[107] The usual Esthonian euphemism for the Devil. [108] The moral tone of some of these Esthonian tales is much higher than usual in folk-tales. In the story of the "Northern Frog," we shall see that it is considered a wrong action, involving Karmic punishment, even to steal a talisman from a demon who is trying to entrap your soul. In most folk-tales, the basest cruelty and treachery is looked upon as quite laudable when your own interests require it, even against your best friend or most generous benefactor, and much more so against a Jew or a demon. But there are other Esthonian tales ( "Slyboots," for instance), in which the morality is not much superior to that of average folk-tales. [109] Here we find the Devil compared to a Tartar, just as in the 10th canto of the _Kalevipoeg_ a water-demon is compared to a Lett. [110] Boiled peas and salt are provided on such occasions, as mentioned in other stories. [111] The Kalevide was directed to stamp with his right foot to open the gates of Põrgu. [112] In Esthonian legends, the wolf is the great enemy of the devil. See vol. ii. Beast-stories. [113] We meet with similar miraculously swift animals in other Esthonian tales. [114] The outhouses in Sarvik's palace ( _Kalevipoeg_, Canto 14 ) contained mere ordinary stores. [115] A not very unusual incident in folk-tales, though it often takes the form of offering an iron bar instead of your own hand to a giant who wishes to shake hands with you. [116] A visit to any description of non-human intelligent beings in Esthonian tales almost always extends to years, though it may have apparently lasted for only a day or two. [117] In most stories of this class, the hero forgets his companion on reaching home, either by a charm or by breaking a taboo.