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British Goblins also borrows from Peter Roberts's 1815 Cambrian Popular Antiquities of Wales, the 1831 Cambrian Superstitions by W. Howell, and Charles Redwood's 1839 The Vale Of Glamorgan. Sikes also used medieval sources, such as the works of Gerald of Wales and Lady Charlotte Guest's translation of the Mabinogion. [1]
A goblin is a small, grotesque, monstrous humanoid creature that appears in the folklore of multiple European cultures. First attested in stories from the Middle Ages, they are ascribed conflicting abilities, temperaments, and appearances depending on the story and country of origin, ranging from mischievous household spirits to malicious, bestial thieves.
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The bauchan is a Scottish domestic hobgoblin that is mischievous and belligerent but also very helpful when the need arises. [10]The bwbach (or boobach, plural bwbachod) is a Welsh domestic hobgoblin that will perform household chores in return for bowls of cream.
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Goblin (Dungeons & Dragons), a fictional humanoid creature in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game; Goblins (Harry Potter), creatures in the fictional Harry Potter world; Goblin (Marvel Comics), various goblin-themed fictional characters appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics; Goblin (Warhammer), a race in the Warhammer games
Goblin – A short and stocky humanoid with black eyes, a domed head and long fingers. [11] Goblins run Gringotts Bank and speak a language known as Gobbledegook. [12] [9] Relations between goblins and wizards have been strained for centuries. [13] The depiction of goblins in Harry Potter has been compared to antisemitic depictions of Jewish ...