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...ll this domestic spirit a [[brownie]]; the Germans, [[kobold]] or [[Knecht Ruprecht]]. Scandinavians called it [[Nissë God-dreng]]. Puck, the jester of Fairy-

...elznickel), Hans Muff, Bartel, Gumphinkel, Stoppklos, Black Pit, or Knecht Ruprecht. Other names include Belzeniggl, Schmutzli, Rumpelklas, Bellzebub, Hans Muf ...ughout the year were put into Ruprecht's sack and taken away, variously to Ruprecht’s home in the Black Forest, or to be tossed into a river.