Names for dwarfs — Mythoi

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Names for dwarfs.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Underground spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F451.8

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general **Gould PMLA XLIV 939.

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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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Common names for dwarfs Proper names for dwarfs

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

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