![]() ![]() ![]() As with most other, small sprites and spirits, Kabouters are generally quite shy and have been known to punish humans for spying on them.Īlthough cautious, Kabouters do sometimes interact with humans. They live underground and are particularly fond of hills, although in modern times they are often depicted living in mushrooms. ![]() Kabouters are often depicted as your typical garden gnomes, characterised by long beards and pointed hats. Throughout the Netherlands and Flanders, they have come to be known by different local names, like alvermannekes or auwelkes. In Dutch, a Kabouter is a gnome or a leprechaun and is often likened to the Tomte’s from Scandinavia, Scotland’s Brownies and the Klabauter or kobold from Germany. So, in order to try and boost our readers' understanding of Dutch culture, I thought it might be a good idea to write a series of articles on Dutch folklore. The Dutch have numerous tales of mystical creatures, hidden treasures, legendary kings and the like. One important part of Dutch culture, which has permeated into contemporary art, television and books, is folklore. The Netherlands has a deep and rich cultural history. ![]()
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