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 …

goblin, in Western folklore, a wandering sprite and bogeyman of sorts that is usually mischievous but often malicious.

A goblin is a mythical creature of Germanic and British folklore, often believed to be the evil, or merely mischievous, opposite of the more benevolent faeries and spirits of lore.

Nov 20, 2024 · Goblins are mischievous and usually very nasty, vindictive and greedy creatures whose main purpose is to cause trouble for mankind; this is the most common type according to European …

Sep 11, 2024 · The earliest references to goblin-like creatures can be found in ancient texts from various cultures. In European fairy tales, they often appear as malevolent spirits or mischievous household …

The word “goblin” is said to derive from the Old French spelling “gobelin.” The term was used to describe a type of mischievous spirit that was believed to haunt the countryside.

A goblin is a small, grotesque, monstrous humanoid creature that appears in the folklore of multiple European cultures.

A goblin is a legendary evil or mischievous creature, described as a grotesquely evil. They are attributed with various abilities, temperaments and appearances depending on the story and country of origin.

Goblins were now commonly seen as their own distinct race of humanoid creatures. Typical features of goblins in modern fantasy includes a shorter-than-human stature, either a flat or long and hooked …

Dec 11, 2025 · If he had struck a stroke more to the side just here," said the goblin, tapping the very stone, as it seemed to Curdie, against which his head lay, "he would have been through; but he's a …