Goblin vs. Kobold

Goblin vs. Kobold — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Goblin and Kobold

Goblinnoun

One of various hostile supernatural creatures, now especially (fantasy literature) a malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid.

Koboldnoun

(German mythology) An ambivalent, sometimes vindictive, spirit that is capable of materialising as an object or human, often a child; a sprite.

Goblinnoun

(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

Koboldnoun

(German folklore) A mischievous elf or goblin, or one connected (and helpful) to a family or household.

Koboldnoun

(fantasy literature) One of a diminutive and usually malevolent race of beings.

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