Untamo

Untamo and Kalervo quarrel over salmon and fishing nets. Their fighting continues, but neither can defeat the other. A second dispute begins when Kalervo sows barley near Untamo's barns. Untamo's sheep eat the crop, and Kullervo's dog kills the sheep. His people fear what Kullervo may do as he grows, so they place the child in a willow basket and lower it into deep water. After three nights, they return to find him alive and outside the basket.

They try other means to kill him, including fire, but Kullervo survives. The household concludes that neither water, fire nor crucifixion can end his life. Untamo asks whether the boy should remain with him, then chooses to sell him instead. He takes Kullervo to Karelia and transfers him to Ilmarinen, the blacksmith, who needs a worker at the forge. In exchange, Untamo receives old tools and vessels. Kullervo leaves the household and goes to serve the smith.