Goblin -

: In George MacDonald’s classic tale, goblins are misshapen creatures who live underground and take delight in annoying the people living above them.

: The name likely derives from the Old French gobelin or Greek kobalos , meaning "rogue" or "sprite". Historically, they were sometimes seen as mountain spirits or "mountain sprites". Literary Appearances : Goblin

: Goblins appear frequently in games like Magic: The Gathering as distinct characters such as the "Goblin King" or "Firefright Mage". : In George MacDonald’s classic tale, goblins are

: Christina Rossetti’s famous Victorian poem depicts goblin merchant men who tempt sisters with forbidden orchard fruits, often interpreted as an allegory for temptation. : In George MacDonald’s classic tale