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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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Dwarf caught by beard in cleft of tree. (Cf. F451.2.3.1.)Dwarf ridesDwarfs have festivitiesDwarfs fight with each otherDwarfs wed. (Cf. F451.6.3.2.)Dwarfs laughDwarfs weepDwarfs become angryDwarfs dig for treasuresFrau Holle lives with dwarfs. (Cf. F475.1.)Dwarfs betrayDwarf king Hibich comes to surface every 500 yearsDwarf carries his knocked-off leg on his shoulderDwarfs flee to caves for protection
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Luchrupáin (leprechauns) (as fairies)Origin of dwarfsAppearance of dwarfCharacteristics of dwarfsHome of dwarfsDwarfs and human beingsPossessions of dwarfsNames for dwarfsDwarfs emigrateDwarfs and other supernatural beings

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