Trasgos are tiny mischievous beings similar to goblins or gnomes from the Spanish and Portuguese folklore... They are also known to have an impish look...
They are usually friendly and hard-working, the wear a red shirt and a cap of the same color.
It is a home goblin, entering the house when the fireplace is burning, and they like to stay close to it.
They also frequent other parts of the house, like the attic and the stables.
Their physical description varies according to the region, but there are some common features.
Sometimes they are represented with horns and a tail, they usually have a limp, although their legs are long and thin.
Their hands and fingers are also long, but Trasgos have a hole in the middle of their left hand....
Nocturnal noises are attributed to Trasgos, and also small pranks like changing the location of objects.
They usually enter homes at night when the inhabitants are asleep.
If they are in a bad mood they may break kitchen vessels, spook cattle, stir chests of clothes and spill water...
These activities do not cause material damage, because the inhabitants find everything as they left it...
On the other hand, when a trasgu is treated well, he does house chores during the night...
When the Trasgo realizes that he cannot complete the task, he feels hurt in his pride, and leaves the house never to return again...
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Another image for a more typical human friendly Trasgu: