Huckauf. A goblin which jumps on one's back — Mythoi

Motif

Huckauf. A goblin which jumps on one's back.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Night-spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F472

Filed across the traditions

Dutch Sinninghe FFC CXXXII 68 No. 291
Lithuanian Balys Index No. 3425, Legends Nos. 827–832.
general *Kittredge Witchcraft 220f., 528f. nn. 78–79

Within the index

Filed under Night-spirits. Poltergeister; goblins; hobgoblins.

Filed beside it

Friar Rush as mischief maker Spirits pull off person's bedclothes Night-spirits dance Dream demons Poltergeist. Invisible spirit (sometimes identified as ghost or witch) responsible for all sorts of mischief in or around a household Friendly night-spirits

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