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  1. Etymology

    The term "hobgoblin" comes from "hob". The earliest known use of the word can be traced to about 1530, although it … See more

    Folklore

    Hobgoblins seem to be small, hairy little men who, like their close relatives the brownies, are often found within human dwellings, doing odd jobs around the house while the family is asleep. Such chores are typically sm… See more

    Variants

    The bauchan is a Scottish domestic hobgoblin that is mischievous and belligerent but also very helpful when the need arises.
    The bwbach (or boobach, plural bwbachod) is a Welsh domestic hobgoblin that will perform ho… See more

    Literature

    In the poem "L'Allegro" (1645) by John Milton a domestic hobgoblin or brownie, known as a Lubbar Fend (or lubber fiend) and described as strong and hairy, threshes the corn then lays by the fireplace enjoying hi… See more

    In Popular Culture

    in Dungeons & Dragons, the name "hobgoblin" is used for a vaguely ape-faced humanoid species that live in militarized tribal societies or as leaders of goblin tribes. See more

    See also

    • Bogeyman
    • Dobby (Harry Potter)
    • Hob (folklore)
    • Household deity
    • Kobold… See more

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