hobs
nature_spirit earth England single tradition · 2
Hobs are regional variants of brownies in England and Scotland. They are similar to brownies. They are domestic spirits.
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When
- First attested
- 1800 CE
- Attested period
- 1800 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Appeared in 19th-century folklore collections.
Relationships
- serves
- Queen Mab
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Regional variants in England and Scotland include hobs, and ùruisgs. Variants outside England and Scotland are the Welsh Bwbach and the Manx Fenodyree. Brownies have also appeared outside of folklore, including in John Milton's poem L'Allegro.”
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“In Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files, hobs are eyeless creatures who burn in light. They serve the Queen Mab of the Winter Court of the Sidhe.”
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