why gnome elf always sits on a mushroom?

Answer 1

The gnome elf usually sits on a specific, particular mushroom...which is red, with white dots... it's a poisonous mushroom actually, the Amanita Muscaria. This mushroom, when eaten, causes visions and hallucinations (It was known in old times too, by the vikings, for example, they used to eat small quantities of this mushoroom in order to reach the higher level of fury and violence in battle, the Berserk)...elfs are creatures of the unknown, of the dream...and they sit on a toxic mushroom because they come from that specific part of our culture, from the dark side of human consciousness

Answer 2

The elf/gnome in this type of image symbolizes an Earth spirit and the mushroom that it sits upon is the way to contact it...Red mushroom with white dots?...Yup...Fly Agaric used for making 'Soma', the nectar of the Gods....A slightly narcotic and very hallucinogenic drink that allows one to contact spirits of all types. But if you don't know the CORRECT way to make it, it can kill you, so be carefull!!! The perfect mixture allows for out-of body experiences into what can only be called the "Realm of the Fey"...You'd just have to see it to understand why...

Answer 3

No offense but your question does not make any sence, but I belive you are asking why in pictures are gnomes or other types of fairies depicted sitting on mushrooms, well probably because the belive that *fairy rings* are magical thought to mark the place of a fairy dwelling. And the fact that fairies are always thought to be rather small in stature, and a mushroom fits them quite well.

Answer 4

It fits their size as a leaning post or a chair.

Answer 5

cause it fits them.. there are no tiny and small chairs that's available.. only mushrooms..

Answer 6

who cares