Dwarfs interfere with mortal's work (destroy buildings, crops, etc.) (Cf. F420.5.2.5.) — Mythoi

Motif

Dwarfs interfere with mortal's work (destroy buildings, crops, etc.) (Cf. F420.5.2.5.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Underground spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F451.5.2.5

Filed across the traditions

Danish Kristensen Danske Sagn I (1892) 437–38
German Karstens-Goslar 103, Pröhle Unterharz. 113 No. 297.
general *Fb "dværg" I 220

Within the index

Filed under Malevolent dwarf.

Filed beside it

Ungrateful dwarf Dwarfs steal from human beings Dwarfs exchange children in cradle Dwarfs kidnap mortals. (Cf. F420.5.2.2. and cross-references there given.) Dwarfs punish Dwarfs play pranks Dwarfs threaten mortals Dwarfs scold mortals Dwarfs frighten mortals Dwarfs attack soldier Dwarf takes back gifts he gave Dwarfs curse weapons and treasures which they are forced to give (or which the receiver does not appreciate) Dwarfs demand gifts

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Water-spirits interfere with building bridges, dams. (Cf. F451.5.2.5.)

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