Gnome

A gnome is a tiny fellow who lives in the earth
He likes to guard the treasures that have a lot of worth
He has a hunchback and a beard, and often wears a hat
He can move through solid ground as easily as a cat

He was first described by Paracelsus, a famous alchemist
He said that gnomes were elementals, and not to be dismissed
Later, gnomes appeared in fairy tales and fantasy stories
They sometimes helped the heroes, and sometimes caused some worries

Gnomes are also known as garden ornaments, with cheerful faces
They can be found in many places, in different poses and races
Some people think that gnomes are real, and have a secret life
They may come out at night, and have adventures full of strife.

A Gnome is a fantasy creature that has different appearances depending on the source.

Some common features of Gnomes are:

• They are small, usually between one and two feet tall.
• They have a close connection to the earth and nature, often living underground or in gardens.
• They have a long beard, a large nose, and a pointed hat, usually red.
• They are shy, mischievous, and sometimes helpful to humans.

Some examples of Gnomes in different sources are:

• In the book The Rape of the Lock by Alexander Pope, Gnomes are celestial beings who were once prudish women and now watch over other women.
• In the book Comte de Gabalis by Nicolas-Pierre-Henri de Montfaucon de Villars, Gnomes are earth elementals who can move through solid earth and guard hidden treasures.
• In the book The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S.Lewis, Gnomes are enslaved creatures who serve the White Witch and later join Aslan's army.
• In the book Harry Potter by J.K.Rowling, Gnomes are pests who infest gardens and have to be thrown out by spinning them around.
• In the game World of Warcraft by Blizzard Entertainment, Gnomes are a playable race of inventors and engineers who have a high intelligence and a knack for technology.