Always wondered this. Halloween songs always mention "ghosts and goblins". Are these little green orc-like guys or something else?
2007-05-17 14:19:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
The earliest writings on the Goblin were in the 16th century. At that time it was a mischievous spirit in the town and area of Gobelin. Through the centuries the family (?) has spread out via tales and legends throughout the world. From what I can glean, physically the goblins are similar to a Hobbit gone bad and ugly.
2007-05-17 15:51:10 · answer #1 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually goblins are very nice creatures (ergo my Avatar).
In all honestly though, to tell you the absolute truth - I have no idea exactly what a goblin is and what it looks like.
The closest thing to a goblin that I've ever seen is my jet black kitten, born on October 13th, and is named Goblin.
By the way - here is what Wikipedia says about goblins:
A goblin is an evil or merely mischievous creature of folklore, often described in as a grotesquely disfigured or gnome-like phantom, that may range in height from that of a dwarf to that of a human. They are attributed with various (sometimes conflicting) abilities, temperaments and appearances depending on the story and country of origin.
Have a lovely rest of the evening.
2007-05-17 22:01:50 · answer #2 · answered by Goblin g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The thing behind you is a Goblin!
2007-05-17 21:24:10 · answer #3 · answered by airock_54 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋