Appearance of dwarf — Mythoi

Motif

Appearance of dwarf.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Underground spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F451.2

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Filed across the traditions

Icelandic MacCulloch Eddic 271, *Boberg.

Within the index

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.]

14 finer motifs beneath it

Dwarfs are ugly Dwarfs are grown over with moss Dwarfs walk stooped Dwarfs appear nodding and anxious to speak During the day dwarfs appear in form of toads or other vermin Dwarfs are pale Body of dwarf Feet of dwarf The beards of dwarfs The hair of dwarfs Face of dwarf Other bodily characteristics of dwarfs Dress of dwarf Voice of dwarfs (echo)

Filed beside it

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

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