You might think 'Gnome'-body is scared of gnomes, right? Oh.. well you'd be dead wrong, my friend. All throughout the world, there are stories, legends and beliefs of the 'hidden folk'. Whether it be the Huldufólk of Iceland, the pointed-tooth, people-eating Nirumbee of the Crow in native North America, or your friendly fox-riding, forest protecting 'David the Gnome'-style Nisse of Nordic lore, these elemental-type others are just another reason to be reverent of nature, and in some cases, fearful to dim the flame of your campfire.

Coming up on this episode, we recount some captivating and bizarre modern encounters with gnome-like creatures and other hidden folk and examine the potential reality and cultural connections of these folkloric beings. So, leave some food out for the fairies and some iron for the dwarves, and lets dig down deep to uncover the inner workings of the Hidden Folk.

Also... Paracelsus Gnome Naming, Horse Hair Braiding, and Fiendish Fairy Shadow Theft

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

06:56 | Introducing Paracelsus - Namer of Gnomes

09:50 | Huldufólk - Elves, Fairies, Vittra

10:17 | Tommyknockers - Cornish Folklore

11:30 | Huldrefolk

13:09 | Earth Spirits - Guardians of Nature

19:03 | Why We Don't See Hidden Folk

22:18 | Anna's Story - Encounters with the Vittra of Sweden

24:01 | Nirumbee, Nimerigar - People Eaters of Native Legend

25:15 | Anna's Vittra Continued

28:07 | Police Chief Encounters Mane-Braiding Fairies

36:09 | Paracelsus, Earth Dwelling Gnomes

44:42 | Rick's Creepy Gnome Encounters

50:26 | Gurt's Sharp Teeth Elves Attack

52:52 | Patron Stinger - Archie!

54:59 | Expansion Episode Preview - Mel's Hole

58:31 | Native American Fairy Little People Lore

1:13:38 | Construction Worker Assaulted by Shadow Stealing Fairies/Leprechaun