The Brownie: A Scottish House Spirit (Featuring

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The concept of house spirits or guardians was a common thread throughout all European mythology and folklore. The origin of these spirits can be traced back to the Lares (laa·reez) of ancient Rome. The Lares were spirits, thought by some to be the spectral form of great hero’s or ancestors, that have returned to aid or guide their descendants. These entities were known as household gods or guardians of the hearth. The worship of these minor deities, was said to bring peace and prosperity to the home. In medieval Europe these once grand spirits now occupy a far less gracious position in the home. No longer minor gods but now small peaceful goblin like creatures, that aided in housework and served the family of the home they occupied. In Scotland, this creature was known as the Brownie.


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