Case file · Folklore / legend

The Heinzelmännchen of Cologne

Recorded in 1826 and made famous by August Kopisch's poem of 1836: little house spirits did Cologne's work at night until a tailor's wife spread peas to see them.

1826 CE · 50.94, 6.96 · status: legend

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Heinzelmännchen
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