DWENDE


Meaning of DWENDE in English

[Folklore] In Philippine folklore, the dwende are little spirits, usually helpful and friendly, but when offended they can cause sickness and even death. They live in houses and occupy themselves by singing, making noise, and throwing sand and pebbles. They sometimes knock over kitchen utensils.

Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии.