hütchen
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A hütchen (Low German: hodeken), meaning "little hat", is one subtype of kobold; this and other kobold sprites are known for their pointy red caps. They are attested in Northern Germany.
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When
- First attested
- 1130 CE
- Attested period
- 1130 – 1130
- Historical notes
- Associated with the political events surrounding the killing of Burchard I of Loccum and Herman I, Count of Winzenburg.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- drak, Nis Puk, Hinzelmann, Klabautermann, Puk, kobel, Schrat, nisses
- aspect of
- Kobold
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“A hütchen (Low German: hodeken), meaning "little hat", is one subtype of kobold; this and other kobold sprites are known for their pointy red caps, such as the niss (cognate of nisse of Norway) or puk (cognate of puck fairy) which are attested in Northern Germany”
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