Goblins

A mainstay of folklore and common even in modern literature, goblins vary in temperament and in their attitudes toward other beings. In some stories they are angry and malevolent; in others they are more of an annoyance, disturbing humans in their daily lives as often and as spectacularly as possible. In either case, goblins have long held a place in human stories and imagination. An illustrated overview of goblins, describing their physical features, habitats, and behaviors, discussing depictions of them in popular culture, and relating stories and tales that feature the legendary creatures