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Changeling
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A changeling, also historically referred to as an auf or oaf, is a human-like creature found throughout much of European folklore. According to folklore, a changeling was a substitute left by a supern
Der Wechselbalg by Henry Fuseli, 1781
Der Wechselbalg by Henry Fuseli, 1781
Devil swapping a child in crib with changeling called Killecroff ―Illustrated by Gustav Doré, Saintine (1862) Mythologie du Rhin
Devil swapping a child in crib with changeling called Killecroff ―Illustrated by Gustav Doré, Saintine (1862) Mythologie du Rhin
Changeling.
Changeling.
The devil steals a baby, leaving a concealed changeling. Early 15th-century detail of "The Legend of St. Stephen" by Martino di Bartolomeo
The devil steals a baby, leaving a concealed changeling. Early 15th-century detail of "The Legend of St. Stephen" by Martino di Bartolomeo
Korrigan
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In Breton folklore, a Korrigan is a fairy or dwarf-like spirit. The word korrigan means in Breton "small-dwarf". It is closely related to the Cornish word korrik which means gnome. The name changes ac
19th-century postcard showing Korrigans.
19th-century postcard showing Korrigans.