Goblin-like creatures in Finnish folk-belief; they are thought of as domestic spirits who take the form of snakes, frogs or cats, and who increase one’s supply of corn, milk, butter and money. Among the Baltic peoples a similar role is played by...

Pará (pron. IPA: [pa.'ɾa]) is one of the states of Brazil, located in the northern part of the country. Neighboring states are (from north clockwise) Amapá, Maranhão, Tocantins, Mato Grosso, Amazonas and Roraima. To the north it also borders Guyana...