dew-millet

Updated: June 19, 2025

Now began my work savages' work, for before sunrise I must collect manna, called by Hungarians 'Dew-millet. Poor women go out into the swamp, where this bush with its sweet seeds luxuriates; they hold up their dress in both hands, shake the bush, and the ripe seeds fall into their lap. That is the bread from heaven for those whom no one feeds.

Mór Jókai - Timar's Two Worlds