Possessions of dwarfs — Mythoi

Motif

Possessions of dwarfs.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Underground spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F451.7

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth *Cross.

Within the index

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.]

6 finer motifs beneath it

Dwarfs possess treasure (gold, jewels, etc.) Dwarfs have ovens Dwarfs have little lanterns Dwarf king has silver miner's torch bright as the sun Dwarfs have little horses. (Cf. F451.6.2.3.) Dwarfs have cattle, steeds and wagons

Filed beside it

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

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic objects possessed by witch, sorcerer or evil dwarf. (Cf. F451.7, G234, D1711.)

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