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#FolkloreThursday, Brownies, Celtic folklore, Encyclopaedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology, Faerie, Faeries, folklore, folklore creatures, Legends and Ghosts, Myths, Origin of the Fae, Scottish folklore, Supernatural North East: Folklore, The Adventures of Saphira the Faery Dog, The Element Encyclopedia of Fairies, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, Thomas Keightley
Who wouldn’t want a Faery-creature to work for them? I’m sure a Grogoch out in the garden would prove useful once spring returns and even a Domovoi would be a great help in the house. But what if one creature could do it all?
The Brownie is said to finish all tasks left undone in the dark of night…
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Ronel the Mythmaker 
Excellent post… I have never heard or read about Brownies, (except for the little cakes)… I like the fact that the seem to be attributes referred to Homes, as protectors of households and that they also have their own ego and don´t like to be criticized… (Who does after all 😉 ) … A very interesting and informative reading!. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
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I’m glad you liked it 🙂 I like the idea of having a couple of invisible servants around – it would explain why things are never where I’ve left them 😉
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I would love to invite a Brownie into my home, but the poor thing would quickly become exhausted with all the unfinished chores.
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They do seem to have a lot of energy – and you can always have more than one Brownie 😉
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As always, exhaustive and detailed! Thank you!
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I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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Yes! You are a great resource for us in the writing community!
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Thanks, Theresa 🙂
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