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What does Grumkins and snarks mean?
What does Grumkins and snarks mean?
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Mythological/fantasy creatures in the Game of Thrones world
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@Neythan_Vettel taken from the wiki:
"A snark is a creature of folklore in the Seven Kingdoms. The snarks are supposed to live beyond the Wall with grumkins, monsters used in nursery tales to frighten children. In derision of the apparent futility of the Wall and the mission of the Night's Watch, the snarks are often referenced as an improbable danger that is hiding in the haunted forest. They are known to be elusive and some may have beards. Adults no longer believe in snarks and consider them imaginary beings, comparable to legendary animals and supernatural entities or the monsters which children's nurses warn them against. As a result, several attempts to seek aid against the danger of the Others are met with mockery which ridicules the messenger as also fearing "snarks and grumkins," which the speaker implies are similarly non-existent.
A grumkin is a mythical creature which appears in Westerosi folktales. They are associated with granting wishes, either by crafting magical objects which make wishes come true, or by directly giving people a number of wishes, of which the third wish is the last and must be used carefully. Grumkins are implied to be of short stature or otherwise of very small size and may also steal and replace children. Adults no longer believe in grumkins and consider them imaginary beings, comparable to legendary animals and supernatural entities or the monsters which children's nurses warn them against. As a result, several attempts to seek aid against the danger of the Others are met with mockery which ridicules the messenger as also fearing "snarks and grumkins," which the speaker implies are similarly non-existent."
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My pleasure! I hope you enjoy the rest of the season 😊
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