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The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore

The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore. Introduction. The origins of the word gnome Greek gnōmē , from gignōskein : to know -1577 gnomus in Latin -1661 an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure . Are Gnomes really stunted Dwarfs?.

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The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore

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  1. The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore

  2. Introduction • The origins of the word gnome • Greek gnōmē, from gignōskein: to know -1577 • gnomus in Latin -1661 • an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore • who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure

  3. Are Gnomes really stunted Dwarfs? • The German mythos • Why this possible thought

  4. The Norse Mythos • Norse Mythos • Land Wights • House Wights

  5. The Darker Side of Gnomes • Possible links to goblins • Why the darker version

  6. Gnomes as a Phallic symbol • It’s all about their hats and pointy beards • The art work associated • Priapos • Freyr

  7. To Gnome or Not to Gnome Your Garden • The Origins • Germany • Brought to England • Debate, to Gnome or not to gnome your Garden

  8. Modern Day : David the Gnome • Nickelodeon from 1987 to 1995 • David is an animal doctor • They are the protectors of the forest • This version’s description

  9. Gnomeo And Juilet • http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=P4kPmfEiP08

  10. Travelocity Gnome • Travels around • Feeling of home while traveling • Make buyers feel more secure • Cult like following • The traveling gnome prank

  11. Gamer Gnomes • World of Warcraft gnome facts

  12. Interpreting the Data • What folklore can tell us • My theory

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