Other actions of dwarfs — Mythoi

Motif

Other actions of dwarfs.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Underground spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F451.6

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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.]

14 finer motifs beneath it

Dwarf caught by beard in cleft of tree. (Cf. F451.2.3.1.) Dwarf rides Dwarfs have festivities Dwarfs fight with each other Dwarfs wed. (Cf. F451.6.3.2.) Dwarfs laugh Dwarfs weep Dwarfs become angry Dwarfs dig for treasures Frau Holle lives with dwarfs. (Cf. F475.1.) Dwarfs betray Dwarf king Hibich comes to surface every 500 years Dwarf carries his knocked-off leg on his shoulder Dwarfs flee to caves for protection

Filed beside it

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

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