Characteristics of dwarfs — Mythoi

Motif

Characteristics of dwarfs.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Underground spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F451.3

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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.]

16 finer motifs beneath it

Power of dwarf in his belt Dwarf rendered powerless Dwarf as magician Dwarfs as workmen Dwarfs are subject to laws of nature Dwarfs are sensitive Dwarfs are particular as to food Dwarfs are strong Dwarfs are weak Dwarfs are droll Great age of dwarfs Dwarfs are intelligent Dwarfs are ill-mannered Dwarfs are numerous Dwarfs are superstitious Dwarfs are artful

Filed beside it

Luchrupáin (leprechauns) (as fairies) Origin of dwarfs Appearance of dwarf 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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