: 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 :
Goblins have been a staple of storytelling for centuries, evolving from domestic spirits to modern fantasy icons. Goblin
: Christina Rossetti’s famous Victorian poem depicts goblin merchant men who tempt sisters with forbidden orchard fruits, often interpreted as an allegory for temptation. : The name likely derives from the Old