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Moss or wood people is a general category of elf or gnome like creatures from many parts of Germany. They have been reported as early as the 6th century by the writer Jordanes, as well as the priest Buchard of Worms. Moss could be helpful to people working in the woods and even act as household spirits if given offerings.

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I've covered a few of these tales in my translations.

[โ€“] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 weeks ago

Someone call Andrew Hunter Murray!