Gnomes originated before the creation of the garden gnome statue. This category focuses on the side of the traditional or mythological gnome considered to be possibly of the fae or earth dweller. Gnomes are an old and perhaps almost forgotten race of creatures frequently represented as a humanoid creature or race, short or very small in stature. They are commonly considered as small men being 15cm tall weighing between 275-300grams and often wearing red caps, blue shirts and greenish-brown shorts. Gnomes are considered fictitious by some and real by others. More traditionally they are considered earth dwellers wearing the colours of nature, staying away from human sight. Gnome culture is of men, woman and children caring for the flora and fauna around them with a reputation of being knowledgeable, while others are known for guarding treasure with less than admirable temperaments. In fantasy themes they are all of the above and more.
Sites within this category should be related to the traditional side and origins of gnomes rather than the lawn ornaments in their likeness. A limited amount of content may reference garden gnome lawn ornaments as long as such content does not dominate. Submitted sites should contain predominantly content about gnomes as a race or creature. Mixed content relating to the various aspects of gnomes is welcome such as fantasy, fiction, non-fiction, community, art, sculpture and gnome artists as well as gnomes in television, film and novels. Sites pertaining to individual famous gnomes such as are found in films or books should be submitted to the category of that film or book.
Gnomes in folklore and family traditions may be submitted to Society/Folklore/Literature/Tales/Fabulous_Creatures. Sites relating to the culture of garden gnome statues may be submitted to Recreation/Humor/Gardening. Gnome statue shopping related sites may be submitted to Shopping/Home_and_Garden/Garden_Accessories/Garden_Statues.
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