virunculos montanos
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These were otherwise called the virunculos montanos, literally translatable into German as Bergmännlein, or English as "mountain manikin" due to their small stature (about 2 feet). They had the appearance of old age, and dressed like miners, in laced/filleted shirt and leather apron around the loins. Although they may pelt miners with gravel/pebbles they did no real harm, unless they were first provoked.
When
- First attested
- 1549 CE
- Attested period
- 1549 – 1549
- Historical notes
- Described by Agricola in De animantibus subterraneis.
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“These were otherwise called the virunculos montanos, literally translatable into German as Bergmännlein, or English as "mountain manikin" due to their small stature (about 2 feet). They had the appearance of old age, and dressed like miners, in laced/filleted shirt and leather apron around the loins.”
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