the origins of gnomes in folklore
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The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore. Introduction. The origins of the word gnome Greek gnōmē , from gignōskein : to know -1577 gnomus in Latin -1661 an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure . Are Gnomes really stunted Dwarfs?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore
The origins of the word gnome
Greek gnōmē, from gignōskein: to know -1577
gnomus in Latin -1661 an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure
Introduction
The German mythos
Why this possible thought
Are Gnomes really stunted Dwarfs?
Norse Mythos
Land Wights
House Wights
The Norse Mythos
Possible links to goblins
Why the darker version
The Darker Side of Gnomes
It’s all about their hats and pointy beards
The art work associated
o Priapos
o Freyr
Gnomes as a Phallic symbol
The Origins
Germany
Brought to England
Debate, to Gnome or not to gnome your Garden
To Gnome or Not to Gnome Your Garden
Nickelodeon from 1987 to 1995
David is an animal doctor
They are the protectors of the forest
This version’s description
Modern Day : David the Gnome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=P4kPmfEiP08
Gnomeo And Juilet
Travels around
Feeling of home while travelingMake buyers feel more secure
Cult like following
The traveling gnome prank
Travelocity Gnome
World of Warcraft gnome facts
Gamer Gnomes
What folklore can tell us
My theory
Interpreting the Data