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From German folklore, the Kobald are household spirits. Kobalds look like a little old man. "Kobe" means "house" and "hode" means "beautiful" or "good."
A Koblad helps to make a house beautiful. As long as he is givin food to it, a Koblad will complete any household task that has been left unfinished one the family goes to sleep.
One legend tells of the Kobalds in the city of Cologne. They did so much hard work at night that the citizens grew lazy. A tailor's wife became so curious to see the Kobalds at work that she scattered peas onto the floor to make them slip and fall. Infuriated (and rightly so!) the Kobalds disappeared, leaving the people of Cologne to do their tasks and chores themselves, without magical help.
I wish I had a Kobald to help me clean my house!
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Nightly Cafe!
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ok, this is really weird. My daughter came home from school the other day and recounted pretty much the same fairy tale. It's a fench legend around here I guess. Weird!
ReplyDeleteOoh, how can I get one of those? I am horrible at housework.
ReplyDelete-Vicki
I want one, so long as it doesn't eat much.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winner!
I gave you a Shout-Out on my blog. :)
Congratulations to Nightly Cafe!
ReplyDeleteI want a Kobald! I need a Kobald....How do I get one?
I would like a few Kobalds to hang at my house. Please.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Nightly Cafe!!!
ReplyDeleteThat Kobald is cute! I wish I had a couple. And I would promise to not take them for granted, either!!!!