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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.]

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Helpful dwarfsMalevolent dwarfDwarfs are ancestors of mortalsMortal goes to land of dwarfsDwarfs have human woman as midwifeDwarfs have mortal god-parent. (Cf. F420.5.3.3.)Dwarfs visit mortal's homeDwarfs associate with mortalsDwarfs and Christianity. (Cf. F420.5.3.4. and cross-references there given. Cf. also F451.9.1.6.)Business relations of dwarfs and mortalsDwarfs suffer abuses by mortalsDwarfs thwart efforts of mortals to get additional favorsDwarfs exact promise from mortalsDwarfs tease mortalsDwarfs give riddles and questions to mortalsDwarfs dislike human vicesDwarfs invisibly attend wedding or christening feasts of mortals. (Cf. F451.3.3.8.)Dwarf loves mortal girl. (Cf. F420.6.1. and cross references F451.5.15.3.)Dwarfs are bashful or timidDwarfs give orders to mortalsSix dwarfs listen to singing by confirmed childrenExpelled dwarfs plan to dig underground bed for RhineDwarfs seek human help in their fights and troubles
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Luchrupáin (leprechauns) (as fairies)Origin of dwarfsAppearance of dwarfCharacteristics of dwarfsHome of dwarfsOther actions of dwarfsPossessions of dwarfsNames for dwarfsDwarfs emigrateDwarfs and other supernatural beings

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