Spiridush

In Romanian mythology, a creature that looks like a man, only many times smaller (an analogue of an elf or a dwarf). They live in the hollows of trees, in the roots of flowers and grasses. They can be both evil and kind. They live in large groups and are excellent craftsmen.

It is believed that spiridushi know the secrets of underground treasures, understand the language of plants and animals. In some fairy tales, they serve sorcerers.