Fern Flower
Published on February 13, 2020

Menninkeinen

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Finland 1
Finland

Description

A dwarf is an inhabitant of forests from Finnish mythology. Initially, they were considered spirits of the dead, but folklore about them has changed over time. In modern folklore, the word is commonly used to refer to goblins, hobgoblins, and dwarves.

Menninkeinen in popular culture