goblins Archive

Tomte – A Beloved Scandinavian Christmas Gnome

AncientPages.com | December 23, 2021

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com - Shortly before Christmas, you can see this little fellow everywhere in Scandinavia. He appears on Christmas cards, in shops, the Christmas tree, outdoors,

Yokai Amabie – Protective Ancient Spirit That Can Ward Off Epidemics

AncientPages.com | March 30, 2020

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Those who are not familiar with Japanese folklore have probably never heard about Amabie, but this little creature reminds us of the difficulties

Christmas Traditions

Kallikantzaroi: Naughty Nocturnal Goblins Emerge From Underground Only During Twelve Days Of Christmas

AncientPages.com | December 17, 2019

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Kallikantzaroi are naughty and sometimes evil underground goblins who emerge during the 12 days of Christmas and then disappear into the Earth