The Gütel (sg., pl.; German: [ˈɡyːtl̩]) is a variant of and synonym for the Kobold in German folklore. Originating in the Middle High German term gütel, güttel (= little god) signifying an idol, the name was later connected with the adjective gut = good.
The Gütel (sg., pl.; German: [ˈɡyːtl̩]) is a variant of and synonym for the Kobold in German folklore. Originating in the Middle High German term gütel, güttel (= little god) signifying an idol, the name was later connected with the adjective gut = good.
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