![]() The origin of these spirits can be traced back to the Lares (laa Each Brownie will have their own preference and it’s best to follow their lead.The concept of house spirits or guardians was a common thread throughout all European mythology and folklore. They are known to be very fond of cream, or even a small bowl of milk with a bit of cream and or honey as well as sweet cakes. The heart of a Brownie is won through the belly. ![]() The best thing to placate and keep a Brownie in your home satisfied and helpful rather than ruffled and taxing is food. So incredibly fulfilled with their new gear, they lose the desire to continue in service. It’s just as possible that the afore mentioned clothing may indeed thrill the Brownie, but still result in its immediate, happy departure. For an offering of clothing will deeply offend the Brownie and cause them to pack up and leave forth-with. ![]() In most cases, unless you’re trying to be rid of a Brownie, it’s best to leave them clothed as they may or may not be. Of course, there are exceptions, as there is a story of a Brownie who happily continued on in service to a family as long as they continued to cloth him in fine linen, but as soon as he was given an inferior cloth to wear, he left in an outraged huff. They do not seem to place much concern on their clothing. If, however, you keep them in good spirits, they're likely to love you deeply and stand by you through all the long, hard household work that tends to pile up. If you stray too far from their moral path, you'll probably find yourself forgetting things more and more often. Their moral compass is strong and results in their long-lasting loyalty and helpfulness to humans. Likely, you're not quite as forgetful as you think you are. it's one of their absolute favourite tricks. They are most pleased to punish with pranks and tricks those whom they deem lazy. This is not to say they do not also dabble in mischief. The Fragile Relationship with a BrownieĪlthough their appearance may be alarming, they are quite good natured fairy with a fierce streak of loyalty. Some Brownies may become so attached to a family that they will continue on in their service for generations. It isn’t hard to imagine why they would choose to work at night, therefore, to avoid our meddlesome and judgemental kind. In many stories, over and over again, we attempt to cloth them to hide their scant or missing clothing. Even when someone spots a Brownie and remains unafraid, it seems human's have a terrible time looking upon them. They have even been known to look more animalistic than human with their overly long and thin arms and misshapen faces. Not all Brownie’s are described as instilling as much fear, but neither are any said to be attractive. His appearance was so startling that no one wanted him near, not even the neighbourhood dogs. The story goes on to describe the Brownie named Aiken Drum as having a long blue beard, clawed hands that dragged along the ground as he walked and a hairy body clothed only in weeds. They may haunt a home, attached as they tend to get, but a hovering phantom they are not. Now, we tend to think of such things being caused by a ghost, indeed, in some cases a Brownie has been known to be someone passed away, but these fairies are not the ghosts we’ve familiarised ourselves with. Think haunted house, things that go bump in the night, items flying across the room. The last thing you want in your home is a Boggart, they will torment those living in their home to no end. In this state, the Brownie is so changed that we’ve given it another name. If, however, they are offended, angry or feel someone is in need of fair punishment, the afore mentioned chores will not only be neglected by the Brownie, but it may add to the chaos. Due to this, it’s entirely possible to have a very positive relationship with this fairy, which is quite unique to most solitary fairies. They do not tire as we do and seem to truly enjoy the repetitive nature of chores mortals find laborious. About the only thing to truly mark a Brownie as such, is its proclivity to perform tedious chores such as sweeping, churning butter, tidying messes, herding or harvesting - to name a few. The Brownie (the English word for this particular fairy) is complex and refuses to fit neatly into a little box. Friend or Foe, little helper or frightening poltergeist.
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