Hobgoblin: a type of fae

We see many different creatures within the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, one of which is a hobgoblin. Within the show, they are often described as having “elvish” abilities. And have super speed. Due to this they are linked to not only the fae realm but also the Forest. If they are away from the fae for too long, they slowly begin to lose their abilities and become human.

Hobgoblin's in the Show

There are two of them that we see within the show. Robin Goodfellow, who is Theo’s boyfriend and another known by the name of moth. Robin, when he first appeared, came with the Phantasmagoria. Although it was not known at that time. When he became close to Theo, he changed sides and joined forces with Theo and his friends, which include, Sabrina Spellman. Moth is a friend of Robin's and when she appears she is trying to talk Robin into returning home. And when that fails, she talks to Theo and informs him what will happen if Robin stays in the mortal realm.

Hobgoblin's in Mythology

In mythology, it is believed that they are like small hairy men. Who, do things around the house after the family within falls asleep. Such as dusting and ironing, usually some food is accepted as a good form of payment for these services. They are also known to be more of a practical joker than their counterpart called brownies. Some believe they are able to shape-shift.

There are even a few well known or even different types of hobgoblins. A billy blind, for example, helps humans who have found themselves in dramatic situations and often offers them valuable information and advice. Blue Burches were often found playing harmless pranks on the shoemaker due to their shape-shifting ability. They often appeared as an old man who wore baggy blue pants. But the other forms they took were a white horse black pig and even a wisp of blue smoke. This happened until the creature was banished from the home, but in truth the family took his pranks in good stride.

Types of Hobgoblin's

Robin Round cap was a hobgoblin who ended up haunting Spaldington Hall. In true form to his nature, he did help around the area doing chores. From helping with the corn and doing other domesticated chores. But he also did enjoy being mischievous as well. He would mix the wheat and chaff. Kick over a milk pail, often, and even extinguish fires. He is said to be kept in a well due to the prayers of three clergymen. Then there is one known as a Dobby, they are a relentless prankster. Much like a boggart, their pranks are relentless, and sometimes the family does end up moving to escape them. But, even then sometimes this does not stop them as the creature moves with them as well. But, there was one who lived within caves and was known for curing children who had whooping cough. Despite their usually relentless parking, they have also been known to help and do chores as well. A bauchan is a Scottish hobgoblin that helps with domestic work. A bwbach is a domestic Welsh hobgoblin that will do domestic chores for bowls of cream. They are good workers who also do have a mischievous side to them; they are known to not like clergymen and teetotalers. Both of whom they will play relentless pranks on.

Would you want to be a hobgoblin?