European Folklore

European Folklore, Fairy Tales, Folklore

Heinzelmännchen: The Helpful Gnomes of Cologne

The legendary tale of the Heinzelmännchen originates from the city of Cologne, in the heartland of Germany. According to folklore, […]

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