Cofgodas
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A Cofgod was an household god
in Anglo-Saxon paganism related to the German kobold
and equivalent to the Roman penates. It is generally accepted that the English hob
and Anglo-Scottish brownie
are the modern survival of the cofgod.
Household deity
A household deity is a deity or spirit that protects the home, looking after the entire household or certain key members. It has been a common belief in pagan religions as well as in folklore across many parts of the world....
in Anglo-Saxon paganism related to the German kobold
Kobold
The kobold is a sprite stemming from Germanic mythology and surviving into modern times in German folklore. Although usually invisible, a kobold can materialise in the form of an animal, fire, a human being, and a candle. The most common depictions of kobolds show them as humanlike figures the size...
and equivalent to the Roman penates. It is generally accepted that the English hob
Hob (folklore)
A hob is a type of small mythological household spirit found in the north and midlands of England, but especially on the Anglo-Scottish border, according to traditional folklore of those regions. They could live inside the house or outdoors. They are said to work in farmyards and thus could be...
and Anglo-Scottish brownie
Brownie (folklore)
A brownie/brounie or urisk or brùnaidh, ùruisg, or gruagach is a legendary creature popular in folklore around Scotland and England...
are the modern survival of the cofgod.