Dwarfs and other supernatural beings — Mythoi

Motif

Dwarfs and other supernatural beings.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Underground spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F451.10

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Filed under Dwarf. (Underground spirit.) The dwarf, especially in Northern Europe, is considered an underground spirit. He is to be distinguished from the other conception of dwarf, viz., a very small person, pigmy, or thumbling (F535). [Note: For help in the preparation of this item I am indebted to Mr. Alfred Thomas of Chicago. For full titles of references see F420.]

4 finer motifs beneath it

Giants and heroes created for the protection and aid of dwarfs. (Cf. F451.1.3.) Giants and dwarfs in contest Dwarfs in love with other supernatural beings. (Cf. F531.7.2.) Dwarfs make weapons and other precious objects for the gods. (Cf. F451.3.4.2.)

Filed beside it

Luchrupáin (leprechauns) (as fairies) Origin of dwarfs Appearance of dwarf Characteristics of dwarfs Home of dwarfs Dwarfs and human beings Other actions of dwarfs Possessions of dwarfs Names for dwarfs Dwarfs emigrate

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