Our image today of Brownies is to see a group of girls in brown uniforms doing good deeds, but in folklore a Brownie has a much different image. A hob goblin type creature the furry little Brownie is a fairy of English and Scottish lore. Depicted as having patchy brown fur they have large eyes and ears, are small in stature, and are most certainly not a handsome creature. Quite unattractive in appearance they are alike a small goblin so often referred to as a Hob. A brownie sneakily moves into any home of his choosing and thanks his host for their hospitality by helping out with the housework. A factor most of us really would not mind and for those with who he sets up housekeeping it is an encouraging aspect in allowing him to remain domiciled there. Although one may live in your home you may never see him as they have a tendency to hide from humans. It is generally only very young children or those individuals with a second sense who are lucky enough to sometimes catch a quic...
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