Brown Men of the Moors and Mountains
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The Brown Men of the Moors and Mountains once lived all over England and Scotland, but in the wake of human progress they dwindled in number and now live in a cave in Cumberland. They have great strength that allows them to hurl small boulders. By day they mine the mountains for gold and diamonds, and by night they feast in their underground hall or dance on the moors.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Appears in folklore and fairy tales.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Brown Man
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Known as the Brown Men of the Moors and Mountains, they have great strength that allows them to hurl small boulders. By day they mine the mountains for gold and diamonds, and by night they feast in their underground hall or dance on the moors.”
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