Concerning Hinzelmann the Kobold

Medieval Death Trip by Patrick Lane

Dec 13, 202501:05:14Arts

As we enter the season of elves and Christmas spirits, we follow up on our fairy theme from last episode with a look at the famous 16th-century German hausgeist, Hinzelmann the Kobold -- but don't call him that to his fa...

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