Helpful deeds of brownie or other household spirit. (Cf. F403.2.) — Mythoi

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Helpful deeds of brownie or other household spirit. (Cf. F403.2.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · House-spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F482.5.4

Cited in the index

general England, Scotland: *Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under Deeds of brownies.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Brownie rides for midwife when needed Brownie restores stolen property, gives thief a twitch in eyelid

Filed beside it

Brownies dance. (Cf. F471.1.1.2. and cross-references there given.) Brownies sew by moonlight Brownies tease Malicious or troublesome actions of brownies

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Spirits help mortal. Familiar spirits

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