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available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Hobgoblin is a
term typically applied in folktales to describe a friendly but
troublesome creature of the Seelie court. The most commonly known
Hobgoblin is the character Puck in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's
Dream. Puck, however, is only another name given to a much older
character named Robin Goodfellow. However, the origins of his name can
be controversial. Hobgoblins seem to be small, hairy little men who-like
their close relative, Brownies-are often found within human dwellings,
doing odd jobs around the house while the family is lost in sleep. Such
chores are typically small deeds, like dusting and ironing. Oftentimes,
the only compensation necessary in return for these was food. Attempts
to give them clothing would often banish them forever, though whether
they take offense to such gifts or are simply too proud to work in new
clothes differs from teller to teller.
