duendes
nature_spirit single tradition · 1
Duendes are mythological beings whose name comes from the Indo-European word dema, meaning connected to the home. The root word dem- means house or household. They tend to bother individuals in their homes.
When
- First attested
- 1600 CE
- Attested period
- 1600 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested in Spanish Inquisition documents and Mesoamerican oral history.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Chaneques
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Scholars debate the idea that chaneques and duendes are the same mythological beings. These creatures have different names throughout the world, but they share many characteristics. The name "duende" comes from the Indo-European word dema, which means connected to the home.”
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