Nature Spirits Throughout Cultures!
Tylwyth Teg
A race of small fairies that live in the forests and hills. They are said to be beautiful and friendly, and they often help humans in need.
Green Children of Woolpit
Two children who are said to have come from a mysterious land where everyone has green skin and speaks a strange language. They were found in a pit in the village of Woolpit in Suffolk, England, in the 12th century.
Leprechaun
A small, mischievous fairy that is said to guard a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Leprechauns are often depicted as being green, and they are said to be very protective of their gold.
Mimi Spirits
Thin, elongated beings that live in rock crevices and can be both helpful and mischievous.
Patupaiarehe
Small, fair-skinned beings that are often described as having magical powers and living in the forests.
Orang Bunian
Invisible beings that live in deep forests or high mountains, often described as small and having their own kingdoms.
Boto
Freshwater dolphins that are believed to transform into small, enchanting beings that can interact with humans.
Gufihtar
In Sámi mythology, there are beings who are protectors of nature, often associated with sacred groves and forests.
Mi Tsein
The belief in small, supernatural beings that can influence human fate, these entities are part of a broader cosmology of spirits.
Ureng
Spirits that inhabit the natural world, some of which are described as small beings who can be either helpful or troublesome to humans.
Kachina
While not all Kachina are small in stature, they are spirit beings that interact with the tribe, often connected with natural phenomena and the ancestral world.
Yunwi Tsunsdi
Known as the "Little People," they are considered to be spiritual beings that live in the forests and can either help or hinder humans.
Ijiraq
Shadowy figures that are said to kidnap children, they have a complex role in Inuit mythology and are sometimes considered to be small beings.
Abatwa
According to Zulu legend, the Abatwa are tiny people who live in the grass and can ride ants.
Mmoatia
Small woodland creatures known for their mischief, these beings are believed to be elusive and sometimes malevolent.
Ajogun
A collective term for various spirits that can be benevolent or malevolent, some of which are described as small and nature-oriented.
Duwende
Goblin-like creatures associated with nature, possessing either helpful or malevolent qualities.
Iratxoak
Mischievous forest-dwelling spirits known as Iratxoak.
Euskal Herria
In Basque mythology, there are stories of small, forest-dwelling beings known as Iratxoak. These beings are said to be mischievous and are often depicted as small, hairy creatures with pointed ears.
Dokkaebi
In Korea, there are many stories of small, forest-dwelling beings known as dokkaebi. These beings are said to be the spirits of the forest, and are often depicted as small, mischievous beings with long noses and shaggy hair.
Ma
In Vietnam, there are many stories of small, forest-dwelling beings known as ma. These beings are said to be the spirits of the forest, and are often depicted as small, mischievous beings with long hair and pointed ears.
Orang Bunian (Indonesian)
In Indonesian folklore, there are stories of small, forest-dwelling beings known as orang bunian. These beings are said to be the spirits of the forest, and are often depicted as small, mischievous beings with dark skin and wild hair.
Nøkken
A water spirit that is said to live in lakes and rivers. Nøkken is often depicted as a handsome man or a handsome young boy, but can also take the form of an animal or a plant.
Púca
A shape-shifting creature that can take many forms, including that of a small, mischievous being. Púca is often depicted as a black horse or a goat, but can also take the form of a dog, a cat, or a rabbit.
Trolls
Small, mischievous beings that are said to live in the mountains and forests. Trolls are often depicted as ugly, with long noses and shaggy hair.
Goblins
Small, mischievous beings that are said to live in the forests and caves. Goblins are often depicted as ugly, with green skin and pointed ears.
Brownies
Small, mischievous beings that are said to live in the forests and farms. Brownies are often depicted as small, hairy creatures with pointed ears.
Kobolds
Small, mischievous beings that are said to live in the forests and mines. Kobolds are often depicted as small, hairy creatures with pointed ears.
Sprites
Small, mischievous beings that are said to live in the forests and fields. Sprites are often depicted as small, winged creatures with pointed ears.
Elves
Small, mischievous beings that are said to live in the forests and fields. Elves are often depicted as small, beautiful creatures with pointed ears.
Nāga
Semi-divine beings that are said to live in the forests and rivers. Nāga are often depicted as half-human, half-serpent creatures.
Tokoloshe
Small, mischievous beings that are said to live in the forests and rivers. Tokoloshe are often depicted as small, hairy creatures with pointed ears.
Trauco
Small, mischievous beings that are said to live in the forests and fields. Trauco are often depicted as small, hairy creatures with pointed ears.
La Llorona
A ghostly woman who is said to haunt the forests and rivers. La Llorona is often depicted as a small, mischievous creature with long hair and a white dress.
Chupacabra
Small, mischievous beings that are said to live in the forests and fields. Chupacabra are often depicted as small, hairy creatures with pointed ears and sharp teeth.
Mothman
A winged, mischievous being that is said to live in the forests and fields. Mothman is often depicted as a small, hairy creature with large wings and red eyes.
Kitsune
Supernatural fox-like beings that are said to live in the forests and mountains. Kitsune are often depicted as small, mischievous creatures with multiple tails.
