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A goblin is a diminutive, grotesque, and often malevolent humanoid creature prominent in European folklore, typically characterized by its mischievous or demonic nature, small stature (around 30 cm in some traditions), furry or leathery appearance, and ability to shapeshift. Goblins are believed to dwell in subterranean areas or households, where they engage in acts ranging from pranks to murder. Their etymology derives from Old French gobelin (late 12th century), possibly linked to Medieval Latin gobelinus or Greek kobalos (meaning rogue or sprite), though some scholars trace it to earlier do

Key facts

Mythical creature.name
Goblin
Mythical creature.image
Goblin_illustration_from_19th_century.png
Mythical creature.caption
Goblin illustration by John D. Batten from "English Fairy Tales" (19th century)
Mythical creature.Grouping
Diminutive spirit
Mythical creature.Similar_entities
Fairies, demons, brownies, dwarfs, elves, gnomes, imps, and kobolds.

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