the origins of gnomes in folklore
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The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore. Introduction. The origins of the word gnome Greek gnōmē , from gignōskein : to know -1577 gnomus in Latin -1661 an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure . Are Gnomes really stunted Dwarfs?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore
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The origins of the word gnome
Greek gnōmē, from gignōskein: to know -1577
gnomus in Latin -1661 an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure
Introduction
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The German mythos
Why this possible thought
Are Gnomes really stunted Dwarfs?
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Norse Mythos
Land Wights
House Wights
The Norse Mythos
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Possible links to goblins
Why the darker version
The Darker Side of Gnomes
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It’s all about their hats and pointy beards
The art work associated
o Priapos
o Freyr
Gnomes as a Phallic symbol
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The Origins
Germany
Brought to England
Debate, to Gnome or not to gnome your Garden
To Gnome or Not to Gnome Your Garden
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Nickelodeon from 1987 to 1995
David is an animal doctor
They are the protectors of the forest
This version’s description
Modern Day : David the Gnome
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=P4kPmfEiP08
Gnomeo And Juilet
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Travels around
Feeling of home while travelingMake buyers feel more secure
Cult like following
The traveling gnome prank
Travelocity Gnome
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World of Warcraft gnome facts
Gamer Gnomes
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What folklore can tell us
My theory
Interpreting the Data